Author: Bryen Dunn

Uxbridge Poppy Project fundraiser honours veterans with displays throughout the township

posted Monday, November 7, 2022

by: in Community

Remembrance is blooming in downtown Uxbridge this month as the Poppy Project returns. The project features displays of knitted and crocheted poppies spread throughout the downtown area to honour veterans and encourage remembrance. In its inaugural year in 2021, the Uxbridge Poppy Project consisted of 11 displays throughout the downtown, but this year will feature 21 […]

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Clarington to mark Remembrance Day with several in-person ceremonies beginning Nov 5, 2022

posted Friday, November 4, 2022

by: in Community

This year, Clarington has several ceremonial events planned to mark Remembrance Day, beginning on November 5th in Newtonville, and culminating on November 11th at various locations. In Bomanville, together with local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, Remembrance Day will happen in person at the cenotaph at Town Hall (40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville). It’s a time […]

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Durham Arts and Culture survey gathers information for a Durham Region Arts Council

posted Monday, October 24, 2022

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The Durham Arts and Culture Group is a growing movement of motivated Durham-based volunteers. This group is reaching out to the arts and culture sectors with a short survey in hopes of gathering the appropriate information needed in order to help create a Durham Region Arts Council. The survey will also help to connect and […]

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Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games 100-Day Countdown Event – Oct 27, 2022

posted Monday, October 24, 2022

by: in Community

The public are invited to join a special event celebrating the 100-Day Countdown to the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, taking place October 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Secondary School, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby Guests will have the opportunity to try out parasports, snap a photo with the Ontario Games […]

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Oshawa’s Indigenous Creative Arts Showcase offers music, poetry, and dance – Oct 27, 2022

posted Sunday, October 23, 2022

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From the collaborators of the four-part Anti-Indigenous Racism Panel Series, the public are invited to celebrate the creativity of the local Indigenous communities through music, poetry- and dance performances on Thursday Oct 27, 2022 from 6pm to 9pm at Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen Street, Oshawa. Light refreshments will be provided for this free, drop-in […]

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Public Art piece announced for Pickering’s new Fire Headquarters in Seaton Neighbourhood

posted Friday, October 21, 2022

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The City of Pickering is pleased to announce that Canadian artist, Patrick Bermingham, has been commissioned to create a public artwork, titled, One Horse Power for a new Fire Station, currently being built in Pickering’s Seaton neighbourhood. The artwork will be located at the front entrance of the new facility, which is currently under construction at the […]

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Five Ways to Reduce Your Waste in Whitby During Waste Reduction Week – Oct 17 to 23, 2022

posted Friday, October 14, 2022

by: in Community

Did you know October 17 to 23 is Waste Reduction Week? Here are five ways you can join in and learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle your waste to create a greener Whitby for all: 1 Attend The Second Harvest Food Waste Reduction Webinar Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom […]

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Call for artist submissions on new outdoor artwork at Pickering Museum Village

posted Friday, October 7, 2022

by: in Community

The City of Pickering is seeking expressions of interest from Canadian artists for a permanent outdoor public artwork, to be located at Millpond Meadow at Pickering Museum Village, and will reflect the surrounding industry and ecology. Pickering Museum Village is envisioned as a community hub where people come together to learn, share stories, and build […]

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New Horizon’s for Seniors Golf & Physical Literacy Program in Pickering

posted Monday, October 3, 2022

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The City of Pickering is launching “Learn to Play Golf”, made possible by the New Horizon’s for Seniors Grant. Offering an in-depth look at the fundamentals of golf, focusing on all aspects of the game. The program was created as a way to provide adults 55+ with an outlet to expand on their own physical […]

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Whitby Awareness Days and Observances for October 2022

posted Friday, September 30, 2022

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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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