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posted Thursday, May 19, 2022
As the spring weather begins to heat up, so does the sport event action across Durham Region. There’s so much anticipating and excitement for the return of the sights and sounds of outdoor sports in our community. See below for a list of many different types of sporting activities to participate in or attend as […]
posted Sunday, May 15, 2022
Durham Region will once again be hosting the Ontario Parasport Games for a second time in 2023, building on the success and legacy of hosting these Games in 2019, and continuing to grow our inclusive, accessible, and adaptive sport opportunities. The Games will welcome approximately 550 participants, including over 300 athletes competing in 11 sports […]
posted Friday, May 13, 2022
The GO Lakeshore East extension to Bowmanville was included in the provincial budget and is moving ahead, giving Durham Region residents much to rejoice about, as it will bring a much-needed connection to the larger GO Transit network. This expanded rail transit service will help to reduce congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area […]
posted Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Presented by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, The Great Taste of Ontario is a collection of digital passports and stories to help you fall in love with the food and drink of Ontario again, and again. Each season, you can download one of 40 passports to help guide your planning and inspire you to explore […]
posted Tuesday, May 10, 2022
With the transportation sector representing the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs in Durham Region, shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to respond to the climate emergency. Switching to EVs helps realize the economic benefits of the low carbon transition by using made-in-Durham clean energy sources. Expanding the availability of EV […]
posted Monday, May 9, 2022
Blast off with activeOshawa this summer! Recreation and Culture Services have announced its Summer Camp program offerings for 2022. This summer sees the return of many of their most popular in-person summer camps, including arts camp, dance camp, hockey camp, sport and swim camp, and more. View, download or print a copy of the 2022 […]
posted Thursday, May 5, 2022
There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Visit historic downtown Bowmanville on May 7 to celebrate the start of spring at Maplefest! This highly anticipated festival showcases local syrup producers who offer up the best of the region. Find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts and fudge and enjoy live music and kid-friendly […]
posted Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Scugog Arts is excited to announce that small town BIG, will be taking place from April 30 to May 8 at various venues throughout the Township of Scugog. Small town BIG is a multi-disciplinary arts festival with events organized by various presenters including Scugog Arts with a goal to create one big festival by bringing together many different arts […]
posted Monday, April 25, 2022
Clarington now has a new large mosaic mural of a flourishing apple tree at Town Hall , symbolizing new growth and unity in the face of adversity. The mural was unveiled together with sponsor Ontario Power Generation and is made up of more than 700 individual tiles painted by residents and community groups as part […]
posted Friday, April 22, 2022
Pickering Museum Village is launching a new Field Trip program on April 25, 2022! Pickering Museum Village has a long history of being a core Field Trip destination for schools, and one of the most popular sites to visit in the Greater Toronto Area. Staff have taken advantage of the COVID shut downs to re-envision […]
