Author: Bryen Dunn

What’s New in Durham Region This Summer?

posted Sunday, June 10, 2018

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There’s always something new happening in Durham region. Here’s a quick rundown of recent developments that might be of interest to you. Now open: iFLY Whitby Durham Region can now defy gravity at the newly opened iFLY Whitby facility. This exciting indoor skydiving facility, recently opened its doors for business at 75 Consumers Drive. The facility features […]

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Pickering “Arts Studio” opening April 2018

posted Sunday, April 15, 2018

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The City of Pickering is excited to announce the opening of their new Arts Studio at the Pickering Recreation Complex . The new Arts Studio, formerly the Pottery Studio, offers a wide variety of art programs, pottery, and craft programs for all ages and abilities. Open Studio times will also be available during the week. […]

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Canadian Classic Rock Series, featuring Kim Mitchell, Harlequin, and Lighthouse (Oshawa)

posted Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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The 2nd Annual Canadian Classic Rock Series is back and this year there are three great Canadian Bands lined up. After a successful inaugural event in 2017, and based on numerous suggestions from attendees, the three most requested acts have been booked in 2018 SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018  7:00 PM – KIM MITCHELL SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018  […]

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RIP – Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Anderson

posted Saturday, March 24, 2018

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The Local Biz Magazine team express our deepest condolences with the passing of long-time Durham community member, Roger Anderson. The following statement was issued on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham: “It is with heavy hearts that The Regional Municipality of Durham announces the passing of Roger Anderson, our Regional Chair and Chief Executive […]

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Updates on Uxbridge Culvert Replacement – What’s Happening?

posted Monday, March 19, 2018

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Things are going to be changing in and around Uxbridge with the pending Downtown Culvert Replacement on Brock Street West (Lower Brock Street) . Below are some Questions and Answers to help you navigate through the construction phase. 1. Why does the culvert on Brock Street West (Lower Brock Street) need to be replaced and […]

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“Break Out Zone” – Escape Rooms & Murder Mystery Games – March 11 to 18, 2018

posted Friday, March 2, 2018

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Break Out Zone will host their 3 Year Anniversary Celebration during March Break 2018, taking place at their venue located at 83 Centre Street South in Oshawa, in sponsor of The Boys & Girls Club of Durham Region. Break Out Zone will open 2 new Escape Room adventures for their Anniversary Celebration: Peter Pan’s Neverland […]

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Asexuality 101 at Durham College – March 6, 2018

posted Thursday, March 1, 2018

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The Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions, Durham College Pride Network, and Outreach Services proudly present Asexuality 101 workshop hosted by Ace Toronto. Ace Toronto is a diverse group of people (in the Toronto region and surrounding area) who are on the ace/asexual spectrum and/or the aromantic spectrum (and those questioning whether they might be ace and/or […]

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Upcoming Events at St. Francis Centre in Ajax

posted Thursday, January 25, 2018

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  tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents “The Divine Order”. Straining under the confines of her traditional housewife duties and the pervasive conservatism of her small Swiss town, Nora (Marie Leuenberger) reluctantly becomes the local face of the fight for women’s suffrage in Switzerland. The Divine Order charts Nora’s journey as she bands together with a rag-tag group […]

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Get Out and Enjoy Winter in Durham Region

posted Saturday, January 6, 2018

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It might be cold outside, but there is so much to see and do this January in Durham. From ice fishing and tobogganing, to skiing and skating, winter in Durham is full of adventure! 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships The 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships come to the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa […]

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Ontario Opens New Section of Highway in Durham Region

posted Tuesday, January 2, 2018

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  Ontario is improving traffic flow and reducing congestion in Durham region, with the next phase of Highway 407 from Harmony Road to Taunton Road in Clarington now open. The first phase of the Highway 407 extension, which opened last year and included a new Highway 412, is already seeing approximately 40,000 vehicles per day, […]

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