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posted Monday, October 4, 2021
In person programming is back! The City of Pickering invites you to join in the fun, get active and meet new people at the East Shore Community Centre (910 Liverpool Rd, Pickering) There are both active and passive programs for adults 55+ as well as children’s programming options. For those 10 – 14 years of age […]
posted Friday, October 1, 2021
Clarington has opened seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Bowmanville to support clean energy and EV use in our community. Five charging points are now open for use in the parking lot at 33 Division Street, and two other charging stations are open at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on the west side. […]
posted Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Municipality of Clarington officially unveiled a new 600-metre extension to the Bowmanville Valley Trail, linking the existing path from the neighbourhood on Baseline Road, south under Highway 401 to the Waterfront Trail. “This is a remarkable space in the heart of Bowmanville, allowing our residents access to nature and our magical waterfront. This is […]
posted Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The City of Oshawa has proclaimed September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to honour the Indigenous children who endured residential schools, their families and communities, and to ensure that the tragic history and the present day legacy of the residential school system is not forgotten. There are five […]
posted Monday, September 27, 2021
Culture Days To celebrate Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture, the City invites community members to take part in a walking tour of public artwork. The walking tour features nine sites over a 3.5 km looped route, including The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. Residents are invited to pick up […]
posted Friday, September 24, 2021
Durham Region boasts of over 90 outdoor public sculptures and art forms, from emerging to world-renowned artists. How many have you seen? Download the PDF list and copy the link to the online map to guide you. We look forward to you sharing your photos on facebook and instagram and tagging PineRidge Arts on facebook and #sculpturesofdurham on instagram. Trying to see […]
posted Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Did you know that almost 51% of Canadians don’t know how to manage a personal budget? This shocking statistic results from a complete lack of personal finance education in our public schools. Moreover, a lack of budget planning has led to the average Canadian having $1.77 in debt for every $1 of income in 2019 […]
posted Tuesday, September 7, 2021
As a mortgage agent, I’m often asked ‘What is the best mortgage advice I’ve ever given?’. Though for me the answer is easy, for others, it’s a bit difficult to understand. After reading this article, you’ll understand why ‘Don’t buy that car’ is some of the best mortgage advice I’ve ever given. The Importance of […]
posted Friday, August 20, 2021
Durham’s oldest craft brewery, County Durham Brewing (1996) in Pickering recently collaborated with Toronto’s C’est What bar to launch a joint venture, rebranding as C’est What Durham Brewing. C’est What was conceived when an early mid-life crisis hit founder George Milbrandt at the age of twenty-seven. He left behind his architectural training and a construction […]
posted Tuesday, August 10, 2021
If you’ve spent a summer in Canada, then you know the powerful pull of a great Canadian staple: the patio. From private, tucked away nooks, to main street seats, waterfront vistas or a simple slice of shade, patios come in all shapes and sizes- to offer an amazing outdoor experience. Durham Region is home to […]
