Greening Your Business with Durham Partners in Project Green

posted Thursday, February 9, 2017

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) is an environmental not-for-profit and social enterprise that supports individuals, organizations and communities on the path to a sustainable future. Their mission is to provide awareness, training, and implementation support services driving environmental and economic benefits for Durham Region organizations and residents in concert with our partners and alliances.   The […]

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Realize Your Potential…

posted Thursday, July 21, 2016

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

If you’ve ever watched The Biggest Loser, then you’ll know the name Jillian Michaels. For those of you who haven’t seen the show, I’ll fill you in. Jillian Michaels was the fitness trainer on that show who helped lots of contestants lose lots of weight. She became famous for her tough love, no nonsense, get results approach to […]

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Spring Issue? Shh – It’s a Secret!

posted Monday, January 18, 2016

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

It’s cold and there’s snow on the ground. Of course it’s January, so that’s to be expected. Yet, I’m already thinking ahead to spring time because I am currently working on The Local Biz Magazine’s Spring 2016 issue… and I am stoked! As you know, I have always been proud of the content we publish in […]

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Uxbridge Fantasy of Lights

posted Tuesday, November 10, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

Christmas is almost here… My favourite part about Christmastime are the lights.  I love driving down a street at night and seeing the houses all lit up. There’s something really magical about it! So when I heard about the Uxbridge Fantasy of Lights, I  knew it’s something I would love to attend, and I knew I had to spread […]

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Playtime, Storytime… Oh My!

posted Thursday, September 24, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

This past week I’ve been taking my son out and about to different programs at my local community centre and library. The programs range from active playtime in the gym, story-time at the library and various other structured and non-structured activities. Being a first time stay-at-home mom, I am constantly amazed by all the events that Durham Region offers […]

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Art in the Park

posted Tuesday, July 14, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

I don’t know about you, but for me, weekends in the summer fill up fast! So that’s why I’m going to tell you about a great event taking place in Uxbridge in August NOW! Mark your calendars as the 3rd weekend in August (August 15 & 16) is the annual Uxbridge & Lions District Club […]

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Planting Season!

posted Friday, May 8, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

Hi Everyone! As I write this post, the sun is shining bright and beautiful through my kitchen window and I can’t help but feel that spring (or summer, if I really want to get ahead of myself) is here! The grass is green, the weeds are making their emergence (notice all the lovely dandelion flowers […]

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Spring Concerts are Just Around the Corner!

posted Thursday, March 19, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

It’s been a long time since I picked up my saxophone and played it. This is in stark contrast to my high school days when I practiced my saxophone every single day. Yes, you heard right, every single day! I went to an arts high school (think of the movie Fame) and was in the instrumental […]

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Reality TV – Real, Scripted or A bit of Both?

posted Monday, February 9, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

I hate to admit it but I watch The Bachelor. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. How can you watch that show?  Followed by, you know, it’s scripted and not reality TV, right?  I don’t know why I am hooked on the show, it grew on me a couple of seasons ago when I came across it whilst flipping channels, and […]

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Another Year…

posted Monday, January 5, 2015

by: Wendy Chiavalon in From the Editor

Happy New Year Everyone! 2014 has come and gone, and we’re already a few days into 2015. I have a few goals in mind — and yes some of them are the typical ones that people make during this time of year — but I figure, a new year is an obvious time to take […]

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