Challenge yourself to get active

January 17th, 2012 | Durham Region, Sports | No Comments »

Story, image and video by Adam Frauts

The Active Living Challenge is underway and students are racking up the points to win some prizes.

The challenge started on January 9, and runs until February 5th. Students have been packing the gym as they try to stick with their New Year’s resolutions of getting fit.  The challenge is a great way to keep students’ motivated to reach their fitness goals.

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Take Your Best Shot!

January 17th, 2012 | Durham Region, News, Sports | No Comments »

Story, image and video by Caley Bedore

It is time to go to the gym! No, don’t worry, not to work out. The Durham College and UOIT “Take Your Best Shot” photo contest is now on so here is your chance to snap some shots of Lords and Ridgeback action.

Here is a schedule of some of the Lords’ home games.

Lords' Basketball and Volleyball Home Game schedule.

This is the fourth straight year for the photo contest and loyal fans and photographers are encouraged to participate. You can send up to three pictures to be looked at by a panel of photo and athletic connoisseurs who will choose the top three.

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Giving is Getting

January 17th, 2012 | Durham Region | No Comments »

Video by Mickey Djuric.

Volunteer through Durham College and UOIT for a chance to win prizes like the latest iPad while helping out in the community. The schools have teamed up with St. Vincent’s Kitchen and The Denise House for an easy way to get you to give back while fulfilling your hearts and perhaps your backpack.

First generation workshop

January 13th, 2012 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

Students who are the first in their family to attend post-secondary education attended an orientation session during their first week of classes.  DC News reporter Kyle Sharp has more.

Get a break on your tuition

January 13th, 2012 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

Nearly three hundred thousand students will be eligible to get back up to 30 per cent of their tuition costs. DC News reporter Renita Naraine has more.

YourSA hosts a pancake breakfast.

January 13th, 2012 | Durham Region, Entertainment | No Comments »

Your Student Association was tossing up some pancakes for hungry students this past Wednesday. DC News reporter Kate Kemp has the story.

Donate a phone to Feed the Need

January 13th, 2012 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

Your old cellphone can help feed the hungry in Durham Region.  DC News reporter Nathan Mackinnon explains how.

Art of Transition Tourism Summit

November 25th, 2011 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

The Creative Marketplace was in the gym November 25th showcasing art works and jewellery. Artists, business people and chefs talked about what they have to offer to the community.

Audio and image: Brea Bartholet

Doors Open nominations

November 25th, 2011 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

Audio: Brea Bartholet

Camp X and the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens have been nominated  for the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Favourite Sites.  DC News reporter Brea Batholet has more information.

 

An Alternative to Halloween

November 22nd, 2011 | Durham Region, News | No Comments »

Videographer: Kyla Morgan

College Park Elementary School celebrates October 31st with Christ instead of going door-to-door for candy.