Region of Durham cycling update includes more routes, new infrastructure, events, partnerships, and employment opportunities

posted Monday, July 25, 2022

The Region of Durham has provided an update on cycling related infrastructure, ridership and marketing initiatives: The Region of Durham added six kilometres of cycling infill routes in the urban areas as part of the Ontario Municipal Cycling Commuter Grant. The Region has secured two new dedicated positions for active transportation and hiring will take […]

Springtide Music Festival returns with live music throughout Uxbridge – July 21 to 23, 2022

posted Monday, July 18, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Springtide Music Festival is back July 21 to 23 bigger and better than ever with a collection live music shows happening in a variety of intimate venues throughout downtown Uxbridge. Venues include restaurants, bars, shops and a brewery beer garden, as well as outdoor spaces. Bedouin Soundclash will be headlining our Springtide Launch Party at Uxbridge Music […]

Congratulations to the 2022 Culture Counts Award Winners!

posted Friday, July 15, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Innovation and Creation Champion Awards were formally presented by Oshawa City Council to winners at a recent Council meeting. Oshawa Culture Counts Professional Artist: Margaret Rodgers Margaret Rodgers has been a leader in the contemporary art community of Durham Region since the 1990s. Margaret has not only exhibited her […]

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Fixed Rate vs Variable Rate: Which Rate is Best for Mortgages?

posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022

by: Adam Stapley in Durham Region's Financial Expert

Over the past six months, one of the most frequent questions that I’ve faced from Canadians is whether fixed or variable mortgage rates are best. As with any mortgage, there is no single answer to this question. In this article, I break down the factors that you want to consider when choosing an interest rate. […]

Oshawa’s Summer In The City concert series in the park

posted Tuesday, July 5, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Enjoy outdoor concerts, movies and entertainment all summer long! The first Summer in the City event is a concert on July 7 with The Band Destiny (Caribbean) at Lakeview Park. The following concerts will be at Memorial Park throughout the summer. Concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 14: Rollercoaster (Classic rock) July 21: Jason […]

Cultural Experiences to Explore In Oshawa

posted Friday, July 1, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Looking for something different to do this summer? Check out these recommendations below. Canadian Automotive Museum Join the Canadian Automotive Museum for a downtown Oshawa walking tour combined with a tour of the Museum’s collection of vehicles built in Oshawa on July 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Oshawa Museum Drop in at Guy House July […]