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posted Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Invest Durham, in partnership with Dnext, is excited to announce the Dnext Podcast—a new podcast series that focuses on the economic impacts of COVID-19 and reimagining the future of Durham Region in today’s everchanging business environment. As the innovation and entrepreneur’s podcast for Durham, host Paul Koidis will be joined by key speakers from across […]
posted Thursday, November 5, 2020
Durham Region Transit (DRT) launched a new service plan, including a new On Demand service model, a month ago to meet existing and projected customer demand, from early morning to late night, seven days a week. Part of the Ridership Recovery Framework, with a goal of encouraging and increasing transit ridership, the first month of […]
posted Monday, November 2, 2020
Durham Region Health Department is reminding area seniors to connect with the Health Department to determine eligibility for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) before going to a dentist. Individuals 65 and older can obtain an application online or contact the Health Department to have one mailed to them. Applications are approved by the […]
posted Thursday, October 29, 2020
Halloween maybe unofficially cancelled this year, do to the current pandemic, however two Pickering youth have come up with a fun idea that anyone can get involved with safely. Sam Demma and Dillon Mendes, founders of PickWaste, have been cleaning up trash in Pickering since they were high school students in 2017. After hosting around […]
posted Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round campaign focused on the principles of the circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness while encouraging new innovative ideas and solutions. We recognize our environmental efforts and achievements during this week-long celebration the third week of October every […]
posted Friday, October 9, 2020
It’s officially fall, and October is the most colourful month of the year, so it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some fall festivities. See below for a couple of ways you can get out and about safely this season. Support local farms and producers Over the last few months, local farms and […]
posted Friday, September 11, 2020
Here’s this week’s listings of events, both in person and virtual. Be safe, keep your distance when out, and where a mask! Date Event September 12 2020, 1:00 AM to 11:00 PM Uxbridge – Virtual Art Show Artists of Uxbridge – Virtual Art Show during September – visit artistsofuxbridge.ca to browse the artwork, then contact […]
posted Friday, August 14, 2020
Former NHL player Dale Hawerchuk has succumb to his battle with cancer, and passed away August 18, 2020. The former Winnipeg Jets superstar and longtime Barrie Colts head coach, died at age 57. Hawerchuk is a decorated hockey legend who grew up in Oshawa. Before drawing the attention of scouts, Mr. Hawerchuk attended Woodcrest Public School […]
posted Friday, July 24, 2020
Looking for something to do close to home? Here’s what’s happening in Durham Region in the coming week: Date Event July 25 2020, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Unfortunately, It Was Paradise: Online Film Screening + Panel Discussion Unfortunately, It Was Paradise positions place-making as a radical, collaborative yet unstable process measured against experiences of […]
posted Monday, July 20, 2020
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham: “Today, the Province of Ontario announced that Durham Region is moving into Phase 3 of the provincial reopening plan, effective this Friday, July 24. This means our economy will fully open; offering […]
