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posted Friday, April 22, 2022
As the spring weather begins to heat up so does the sport event action across Durham Region. We’re so excited for the return of the sights and sounds of outdoor sports in our community. Get ready to help us warmly welcome and host thousands of visitors here to compete in a variety of sports over the […]
posted Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Join the Canadian Automotive Museum for a downtown Oshawa walking tour combined with a tour of the Canadian Automotive Museum’s collection of vehicles built in Oshawa. This guided tour will bring to life the people and places that made Oshawa “Canada’s Motor City”. Tours take place 23 and May 7. Purchase tickets here.
posted Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Reading the news can bring a sense of dread with rising inflation, interest rates and war headlining 2022. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to read through the headlines to discern how current events can impact your finances. To bring some perspective – and to let you know that no, the world is not ending, […]
posted Monday, April 18, 2022
Ontario in the 1920s was a time of prohibition – the sale of alcohol was illegal. The Ontario Temperance Act came into effect in 1916, but people could still import their drinks from other provinces. That loophole was closed through a referendum, held on April 18th, 1921. Ontarians voted to strengthen the Temperance Act, and […]
posted Friday, April 15, 2022
Register a team or sign up as an individual to participate in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Durham Region Tournament. On April 22 the puck drops for the inaugural Hockey Helps the Homeless event in Durham Region at the Delpark Homes Centre. Funds raised from this event will support Durham Youth Services. This tournament is a great […]
posted Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a rapid increase in pet adoptions and purchases. A survey of 350 Durham residents found that almost two-thirds of respondents added an animal to their household since the start of the pandemic. Indeed, most of us know multiple families who got a new pet in the last couple […]
posted Friday, April 1, 2022
Spring has sprung and there is plenty to see and do this April in the Municipality of Clarington! Enjoy a Victorian tea experience at Tea Grannys & Friends opening on April 1. It’s Easter at the Pingle’s Farm Easter event happening April 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17! Treat yourself to Easter inspired and mini egg themed baked goods […]
posted Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has partnered with the Greenbelt Foundation and Uxbridge Active Transportation committee (UXACT) to connect the Greenbelt Route through downtown Uxbridge. The proposed trail connection is part of a new initiative aimed at increasing access and interest in the Great Lakes waterfront through the creation of a new, expanded 3,600-km Great Lakes Waterfront […]
posted Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Have your say: Creating a Cultural Hub in Oshawa The City of Oshawa is considering developing an arts venue that can develop and support artistic and creative practices, adding capacity for arts and culture within Oshawa. They are currently accepting community feedback to help shape and inform a Feasibility Study related to the conversion of […]
posted Monday, March 21, 2022
Last year, regional council approved two plans: the newly updated Regional Cycling Plan, and a new Paramedic Services Master Plan. The updated Regional Cycling Plan identifies actions for creating a connected, safe and accessible region-wide cycling network. Developed in alignment with the Durham Transportation Master Plan, the Regional Cycling Plan considers the needs, ages, abilities […]
