Author: Bryen Dunn

Sip and Savour with Whitby’s Food Guide and Passport

posted Friday, March 24, 2023

by: in Community

Whitby boasts some incredible restaurants that will satisfy any appetite. Explore the local craft brewery scene, indulge at award-winning restaurants and discover unique menus through the Great Taste of Ontario Whitby Passport. The Great Taste of Ontario Passport is a digital collection of passports and stories presented by the Culinary Tourism Alliance that will inspire […]

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Call for Submissions: City of Oshawa Artist-Initiated Projects

posted Monday, March 20, 2023

by: in Community

The City of Oshawa is excited to launch our first-ever call for artist-initiated projects. We are accepting proposals from artists, collectives and arts groups for all manner of artistic projects, including installations, exhibitions, performances, workshops and temporary public art. Applications are being accepted from across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance, literature, media […]

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Durham Region’s Advancing Innovation, Diversity and Equity in Employment Career Fair – March 23, 2023 (Ajax)

posted Monday, March 20, 2023

by: in Community

Durham Region is one of the fastest growing places in Ontario. Through the Confronting Racism in Durham project, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (DRUHC), with the support of community partners, is hosting the Advancing Innovation, Diversity and Equity Employment Career Fair to connect equity-deserving groups with potential employers. This free event will connect you […]

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Dining in Durham – discover the fresh tastes produced locally by farmers, chefs, and other retailers

posted Monday, March 13, 2023

by: in Community

Durham Region is a mix of rolling hills, farms and small towns, with rural charm and urban sophistication.With some of the richest soil in Ontario, and a lake-moderated environment for growing, Durham boasts a thriving agriculture sector that includes the provinces top apple producer, the largest commercial blueberry grower east of Toronto, and award-winning wineries. […]

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City of Pickering Seeks Feedback on Recreation User Fees

posted Monday, March 13, 2023

by: in Community

The City of Pickerings Community Services Department provides a wide range of recreation and sport facilities and programs to enable residents to be physically active, pursue interests, and stay connected with others. While some of these services are provided free-of-charge, others involve a user fee or rental charge to offset municipal costs. Some examples of […]

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Oshawa Community Awards Nomination Deadline Extended Until March 10, 2023

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: in Community

You still have time to submit your nomination for the following community awards: Community Legend Awardrecognizes a person of any age or an organization/group who has made a significant contribution to an activity, sport or community initiative as a volunteer, contributed to improving the quality of life of the Oshawa community, and/or made a significant […]

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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster wants your input on a new strategic plan for the municipality

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: in Community

Mayor Adrian Foster is asking residents to get involved in Claringtons strategic plan. Elected officials are listening to the public and will work with municipal staff to turn their vision into reality. The new strategic plan is a road map to the key initiatives that Clarington wants to achieve. It will impact how residents live, […]

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Council Approves Whitby Sports Complex to be Tendered for Construction

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: in Community

The process to design and construct the newWhitby Sports Complex has reached another important milestone as earlier this week Town Council authorized staff to proceed with obtaining bids from pre-qualified contractors for the construction of the new facility. Construction of the new sports complex is on track to begin later this year, with an anticipated […]

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What’s Up Whitby – March council updates, community builders, and events, and more

posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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What’s happening at council? Council recently approved Whitby’s 2023 budget. Did you know more than 3,500 people gave their feedback during the public engagement process? This is Mayor Elizabeth Roy‘s 17th budget with Whitby Council, and every year the process is both interesting and challenging. This year, council presented 21 changes to the proposed budget, […]

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Whitby Announces New Fire Chief and Expands Community Services with Operations Division

posted Sunday, March 5, 2023

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The Town of Whitby has announced that Mike Hickey has been appointed Whitby’s new Fire Chief. Chief Hickey brings 24 years of experience with the Whitby Fire Department to this new position. He started as a volunteer firefighter with the Town in May 1998 and was hired as a full-time firefighter in May of 2000. […]

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