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posted Friday, July 15, 2022
The Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Innovation and Creation Champion Awards were formally presented by Oshawa City Council to winners at a recent Council meeting. Oshawa Culture Counts Professional Artist: Margaret Rodgers Margaret Rodgers has been a leader in the contemporary art community of Durham Region since the 1990s. Margaret has not only exhibited her […]
posted Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Enjoy outdoor concerts, movies and entertainment all summer long! The first Summer in the City event is a concert on July 7 with The Band Destiny (Caribbean) at Lakeview Park. The following concerts will be at Memorial Park throughout the summer. Concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 14: Rollercoaster (Classic rock) July 21: Jason […]
posted Friday, July 1, 2022
Looking for something different to do this summer? Check out these recommendations below. Canadian Automotive Museum Join the Canadian Automotive Museum for a downtown Oshawa walking tour combined with a tour of the Museum’s collection of vehicles built in Oshawa on July 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Oshawa Museum Drop in at Guy House July […]
posted Thursday, June 30, 2022
Nestled in the centre of the East Duffins Headwaters and Durham Forests network of trails, Trail Hub is a community hub for mountain bikers, hikers, nature lovers, snowshoers and cross country skiers to access over 240 kilometres of local trails. From special lifetime events to everyday casual meals with friends and family, the grand post and […]
posted Friday, June 17, 2022
As the summer weather heats up, so does the sport event action across Durham Region. Here’s a few events you won’t want to miss! June 17 to 19: VARAC Vintage Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington. June 25: Uxbridge Run for the Diamond, Elgin Park in Uxbridge. July 1 to 3: National […]
posted Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Oshawa’s Fiesta Week is back — but just as a Fiesta weekend this year. “I am so excited. It means a lot to the City of Oshawa. This event is representative of everything that’s good and great about the City of Oshawa,” said regional Coun. Tito-Dante Marimpietri. For more than 45 years pre-COVID, Oshawa’s Fiesta […]
posted Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The City of Pickering and PineRidge Arts Council are excited to welcome back Artfest in Esplanade Park! New this year, the artist market has been extended. Shop from more than 50 different artists and artisans on May 28, June 4 and June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kick-off celebration on May 28 More than 50 artists and artisans selling and […]
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 […]
