This Week in Durham Stories

Supporting startups: entrepreneurs find their edge with BACD

Starting a business is thrilling, but it can also be daunting. Where do I begin? How do I find customers? What if I fail?

In Durham Region, aspiring entrepreneurs don’t have to do it alone. Since 1999, the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD), has been guiding small businesses and entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, tools and resources to turn ideas into a livelihood.

Who and what is BACD?

BACD is one of 54 Small Business Enterprise Centres across Ontario. It started as a...

Batteries not included: keep your battery stash out of the trash

Picture this: at the end of your day, you settle in to watch TV, only to find out your remote’s batteries are dead. You pop them out and start searching for replacements. But what to do with the dead batteries? The garbage might seem like the easiest option.

But wait! Batteries aren’t garbage! And tossing them in the trash is harmful not only for the environment, but for human health. Batteries contain heavy metals and corrosive chemicals like mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and lithium. These...

Durham Region Transit honours Canadian Armed Forces

Durham Region Transit honours Canadian Armed Forces with fare-free travel during National Poppy Campaign

Every November, communities across Canada pause to remember. Streets grow quiet, flags fly at half-mast and stories of courage and sacrifice echo through ceremonies and conversations. In Durham Region, that spirit of remembrance connects our communities through Durham Region Transit (DRT).

This year, DRT, in partnership with the Region of Durham, is proud to offer fare-free transit to Canadian...

Durham’s own World Champs: meet the Sludgehammers

We all know Durham Region is home to some of the best tap water in the world. But did you know that a team of Durham’s experts, who treat our wastewater and protect our rivers and lakes, is literally the best in the world at what they do?   

The winning four-person team proudly goes by the name Durham Region Sludgehammers, led by coach Andy Griffin, includes Matt Moffat, Kevin Round, Kirk Gonsalves and captain Adam Hubers. The name ‘Sludgehammers’ is a playful nod to sludge—the thick stuff left...

CityStudio: the power of partnership that drives innnovation

Collaboration and innovation are more than just buzzwords words for CityStudio Durham. CityStudio Durham helps connect post-secondary students and institutions with local government to turn great ideas into action.

What is CityStudio Durham?

Sometimes, good ideas get stuck. They become side-of-the-desk projects that don’t move forward without a bit of extra help. At the same time, students and faculty are eager to use their skills and creativity to solve real-world challenges in the community.