Enjoy the magic of the holiday season in Clarington, and enter to win a prize pack

posted Sunday, December 18, 2022

With a blend of charming rural routes and historic downtowns, the Municipality of Clarington is the perfect place to celebrate holiday traditions with family and friends. Here’s a list of fun family activities you absolutely must add to your plans for a hometown holiday experience: Shop the historic downtowns of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono. Experience the festive lights of Old […]

Holiday Trail Comes to Life in Uxbridge, featuring Holidays Around the World

posted Saturday, December 17, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

‘Tis the Season and a great time to get into the holiday spirit with a magical journey through Uxbridge, the Trail Capital of Canada. This month, the Township of Uxbridge brings their holiday trail to life. Start with a drive through the Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights, a trail of brilliant holiday displays winding through […]

Theatre and orchestra performances for the festive season throughout Durham Region

posted Friday, December 16, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Live performances are returning to theatres across Durham Region. Although concerts and plays have been opening throughout the past year, this is the first festive season—post-most restrictions—for artists in the area. The Ontario Philharmonic (OP) performs at the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa, and has a wealth of offerings coming up. Presentations include ‘Fantasia’ with soloist, […]

Durham Regions’s DreamCo Theatre presents, The Christmas Cottage, and Cinderella:The Christmas Panto

posted Friday, December 16, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

This holiday season, DreamCo Theatre is presenting two family friendly events in Durham Region. The Christmas Cottage – December 16 and December 17 (multiple time-slots each day) Location: Old Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cassels Road East, Brooklin If you’re looking to make special memories this holiday season, book your tickets for Brooklin’s Christmas Cottage! The […]

Find the perfect tree at one of these four Durham Region tree farms

posted Thursday, December 15, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

When it comes to finding that perfect Christmas tree, there’s no shortage of tree farms in Durham Region. See below for a list, but don’t wait to check it twice if you want to choose that perfect tree this year. Hope’s Christmas Tree Farm 1962 Regional Road 3, Hampton Start your Christmas traditions with a […]

Thermea Spa Village is now open in Whitby

posted Monday, December 12, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Groupe Nordik, creators of North America’s largest spa and pioneers in the Canadian wellness industry, has entered the Ontario market with the opening of their third spa, Thermëa Spa Village, in Whitby. This addition is the first under their new Thermëa Spa Village banner and offers a wide selection of experiences dedicated to the well-being […]

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How an Early Mortgage Renewal Can Save You Money

posted Monday, December 12, 2022

by: Adam Stapley in Durham Region's Financial Expert

If you’re like most Canadians, you only think about your mortgage renewal once every five years. This usually happens when the bank sends you that renewal notice in the mail to let you know that rates have gone up, down or sideways. But, what if you’ve been doing it all wrong? Did you know there […]