Month: September 2022

Whitby Awareness Days and Observances for October 2022

posted Friday, September 30, 2022

by: in Community

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make it so unique and special, in party by observing national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby.  Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for October 2022. […]

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Hand holding an iPhone with the calculator app open and a folder of documents on the table: Planning your personal finances is a crucial first step towards buying a home

Why Personal Finance is Important to Buying a Home

posted Friday, September 30, 2022

by: in Durham Region's Financial Expert

Did you know that only 51% of Canadians have a budget? With housing affordability at historic lows, caring for your personal finances is more crucial than ever. This article discusses why you need a budget and why personal finance is important to buying a home in Canada. What is the Importance of Personal Finance? Half […]

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Pickering celebrates frontline workers in new mural projects

posted Friday, September 30, 2022

by: in Community

The City of Pickering is celebrating frontline workers through two new murals to be installed at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) in the coming months. Two Durham-based artists will be consulting with community members in order to create artworks that celebrate front line workers and first responders. Zuna Amir, who will be creating a […]

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Clarington to unveil commemorative orange crosswalk in recognition of Indigenous reconciliation on October 4, 2022

posted Thursday, September 29, 2022

by: in Community

Clarington has taken an important step toward reconciliation by installing a commemorative orange crosswalk outside of Town Hall, at the corner of Church and Temperance streets. The public are invited to join members of the Indigenous community, municipal staff, and dignitaries at the official unveiling of the Orange Crosswalk on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 4 […]

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Durham Events – Sept 23 to 30, 2022

posted Friday, September 23, 2022

by: in Community

What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Please take the time to acknowledge and better understand the painful history and ongoing impacts of […]

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Learn to Skateboard – free youth program launched in Pickering

posted Thursday, September 15, 2022

by: in Community

The City of Pickering is offering a free new Learn to Skateboard program for Pickering Residents ages 7 – 12, with support from Jumpstart and a $10,000 grant to assist with strategies to encourage participation in sport and recreation programming.  This Free Learn to Skateboard program will operate once a week on Saturdays starting Saturday, […]

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Personal Finance Tips to Improve Your Credit

posted Monday, September 5, 2022

by: in Durham Region's Financial Expert

Are you struggling with your personal finances and aren’t sure where to start? One of the first personal finance tips that I discuss with my clients is how to improve your credit. So one of the first questions we have to answer is what is credit and why is it so important? What is a […]

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