Call for Applications: Oshawa’s Cultural Leadership Council and Public Art Task Force

posted Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Calling all Musicians! The City of Oshawa is accepting applications from musicians for the summer concert series. Applicants can apply for Summer in the City (formerly Concerts in the Park) and/or Canada Day, and may be considered for other City events that have musical entertainment. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2022. Visit oshawa.ca/things-to-do/summer-in-the-city.asp for […]

“Love Letters for Local” campaign launches in Ajax

posted Thursday, February 3, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

This February, let’s show some TOA love for our local businesses! Send a shoutout to your favourite local business on social media channels for a chance to win weekly prizes! Here’s how to participate: Follow the Town of Ajax’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch for the Town’s “Love Letters for Local” post […]

Black History Month – Together We Rise Durham

posted Tuesday, February 1, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Join the “Together We Rise Durham” Black History Month Committee February 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. for a live virtual celebration of Black achievements that recognizes local health-care heroes in Durham Region. The “Together We Rise Durham” Black History Month Committee is hosting a live panel discussion that will celebrate Black achievements and focus on local health-care […]

Enter a Winter Wonderland in Durham Region

posted Monday, January 31, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Horseback riding in the winter offers scenic views and provides a new experience to a year-round activity. Ride into a winter wonderland with guided horseback trail rides and see what nature has to offer during this snowy season! Pathways on Pleasure Valley in Uxbridge has over 225 acres of breathtaking scenery and amazing tranquil forest trails. […]

Oshawa’s Culture Partner Highlights

posted Thursday, January 27, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Looking for something to do locally in a safe manner? Check out the following virtual options, until it’s safe to return in person. Canadian Automotive Museum The Canadian Automotive Museum is offering virtual programs. Visit their events webpage for more information about future events. Oshawa Museum For details on Oshawa Museum’s virtual programs, visit oshawamuseum.org/whats-on. Oshawa […]

First Natural Ice Rink Now Open For Whitby Area Residents to Enjoy

posted Saturday, January 22, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

a natural ice rink at Brooklin Memorial Park (in the tennis courts) – 67 Winchester Road East, Brooklin. Staff are working on opening a second natural ice rink at Peel Park (in the lacrosse box) – 307 Trent Street East, Whitby as soon as it is possible. Residents can follow @TownofWhitby on social media for updates. Natural […]

Vegan Travel Association – Travelling in a New Vegan World Summit, January 14 to 31, 2022

posted Thursday, January 13, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Healthy Living

The Vegan Travel Association (VTA) will be holding their second annual Travelling in a New Vegan World Summit (#NVW22) virtual event taking place over 17 days, January 14th – 31st, 2022, and it’s free to participate! The Vegan Travel Association is a collective of travel professionals who support travellers and travel businesses from all over the world that identify […]

Clarington launches joint mental health partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada

posted Thursday, December 16, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Clarington Fire and the Clarington Fire Fighters’ Association are pleased to announce a partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada to provide first responders and their families an additional layer of mental health support through trauma therapy and education. Under the terms of the partnership, Wounded Warriors Canada will provide Clarington’s firefighters and their families access to […]

Uxbridge Holiday Trail – light displays, shopping, treats, eats, and drinks

posted Wednesday, December 15, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

‘Tis the Season and a great time to get into the holiday spirit with a magical journey through the Trail Capital of Canada. Start with a drive through the Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights, a trail of brilliant holiday displays winding through Uxbridge’s Elgin Park. The park is open nightly until January 2 from 6 to […]

A Country Path Christmas Tour – shop throughout Durham this holiday season, and collect stamps for prizes

posted Monday, December 13, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

A Country Path Christmas Tour looks slightly different this year. Instead of being one weekend only, you’re invited to choose your own day(s) to drive along A Country Path and browse numerous shops to see what remarkable treasures they have in store. The tour runs Until December 19. Pick-up a postcard at any of the […]