Clarington to unveil commemorative orange crosswalk in recognition of Indigenous reconciliation on October 4, 2022

posted Thursday, September 29, 2022

Clarington has taken an important step toward reconciliation by installing a commemorative orange crosswalk outside of Town Hall, at the corner of Church and Temperance streets. The public are invited to join members of the Indigenous community, municipal staff, and dignitaries at the official unveiling of the Orange Crosswalk on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 4 […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Durham Events – Sept 23 to 30, 2022

posted Friday, September 23, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Please take the time to acknowledge and better understand the painful history and ongoing impacts of […]

Learn to Skateboard – free youth program launched in Pickering

posted Thursday, September 15, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The City of Pickering is offering a free new Learn to Skateboard program for Pickering Residents ages 7 – 12, with support from Jumpstart and a $10,000 grant to assist with strategies to encourage participation in sport and recreation programming. This Free Learn to Skateboard program will operate once a week on Saturdays starting Saturday, […]

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Personal Finance Tips to Improve Your Credit

posted Monday, September 5, 2022

by: Adam Stapley in Durham Region's Financial Expert

Are you struggling with your personal finances and aren’t sure where to start? One of the first personal finance tips that I discuss with my clients is how to improve your credit. So one of the first questions we have to answer is what is credit and why is it so important? What is a […]

Durham Outdoor News – Oshawa gets its first BMX Bike Park, and Uxbridge’s Trail Hub welcomes both bikers and hikers

posted Thursday, August 25, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The City of Oshawa has officially opened its first BMX Bike Park, providing several active and passive recreational activities for people of all ages. It is a progressive skill park, with numerous options to allow users with a range of skill levels to practice and develop their skills. The first phase of the bike park […]

Whitby’s Roebuck Street Opens to Pedestrians as New Community Space Until Sept 30, 2022

posted Monday, August 15, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The Town of Whitby has announced that their Roebuck Street Placemaking Pilot Project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program and has received $65,000 to support the closure of Roebuck Street in Downtown Brooklin to vehicles, and open it for community use until September 30, 2022. The temporary space will feature Adirondack Chairs, picnic tables and a […]

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How to Recession Proof Your Finances

posted Friday, August 12, 2022

by: Adam Stapley in Durham Region's Financial Expert

Do concerns about the economy have you wondering how to recession-proof your finances? You’re not alone. It seems like every day there is talk of interest rate hikes and financial catastrophe. With all of the negativity in the news these days, many Canadians are wondering what to do with their money in a recession. This […]

Call to Artists – Culture Days 2022 Live Street Art Event in Oshawa

posted Wednesday, August 10, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The City of Oshawa invites street artists to submit proposals to participate in a live painting event as part of Culture Days on September 24, 2022 at the Donevan Urban Art Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that welcomes audiences to attend free participatory […]

Guns…what are they good for? Absolutely nothing

posted Tuesday, August 2, 2022

by: Linda Calder in Boomers

Many people have known someone who has been killed by a gun. Lately it seems we can’t turn the news on without hearing about someone being shot. It’s all over the place, and not just in ‘seedy areas’ of Toronto. There have been several shootings in Durham Region, and police have confirmed gun shootings are […]

Cast your votes as the Oshawa Music Awards return live September 29, 2022

posted Monday, August 1, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The Oshawa Music Awards (OMAs) is an annual award show that began in 2018. The OMAs recognizes the influence and achievements of local music creators, businesses, and music supporters that help to grow the music scene in Durham Region, Canada, and globally. This year, the OMAs award show will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an […]