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posted Monday, November 13, 2023
On November 18, 2023 Aspire Whitby is hosting Durham Regions first paraclimbing competition. This competition gives participants an opportunity to compete in a supportive, friendly, and positive environment, all while competing for a chance to win some amazing prizes and place on the podium. Aspire Whitby has partnered with The Canadian Adaptive Climbing Society and […]
posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Pickerings West Shore Skate Spot has an exciting new look after artist FATSPATROL was recently commissioned to paint a new community mural on the skate surface. The popular new West Shore Skate Spot first opened in Fall 2022, and soon after in 2023, Council endorsed the funding to carry out the design and installation of […]
posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Promoting arts, culture, creativity, and community,the Durham Region International Film Festival(DRIFF) showcases inspiring films that represent the distinctive voices of independent filmmakers. DRIFF brings an exciting film festival experience to audiences in Durham Region, nurturing community connections with a peek at the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking, while supporting the development of local and international talent. From […]
posted Monday, October 16, 2023
The City of Oshawa is requesting your feedback on the following two new projects: provide your feedback on preferred playground equipment and accessibility features for the Greenbriar Park Redevelopment; share your thoughts and ideas on three options to amend the City’s Fireworks By-Law. The City of Oshawa is redeveloping Greenbriar Park at 691 Greenbriar Drive […]
posted Thursday, September 21, 2023
Residents in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby are invited to take part in the Regions new fall Curbside Giveaway Day on September 16. Curbside Giveaway Day is a pilot project event organized in co-operation with the local […]
posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The other day, I saw a picture from Ukraine of dogs that had been left behind as their owners were forced to flee, or worse. The dogs were apparently hungry, but worse would be their sense of abandonment. Most of us who own pets usually spoil them. They don’t have to search for food. My […]
posted Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Municipality of Clarington recently launched a review of the Official Plan at a Special Council Meeting. This Plan will guide the municipality as we grow. By the year 2051, Claringtons total population is forecast to grow from 105,000 to 221,000 (an increase of 110 per cent). By 2051, the total employment base for Clarington […]
posted Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The City of Pickering Community Services Department, in collaboration with the Pickering Public Library, is looking to update the dedicated youth space at George Ashe Library and Community Centre. To help determine the programs, services and use of the space, youth are being asked for their feedback. The goal is to update existing space to […]
posted Thursday, July 27, 2023
Aspire Climbing Whitby first opened their doors in October 2020 as the first-ever full service indoor rock climbing and Ninja Warrior facility in Durham Region. This multi-purpose 15,000 square foot facility offers Top Rope Climbing, Lead Climbing, Auto Belays, Bouldering and Ninja Warrior in addition to programming, camps, birthday parties, competitions and more. The Aspire […]
posted Friday, July 21, 2023
The Pickering Museum Village has long been rumored to be haunted, with staff, volunteers and guests reporting strange occurrences in many of the heritage buildings on site. In 2021, The Museum invited paranormal investigators and psychic mediums to tour the site, with some of their findings shocking even the longest-standing Museum staff. Their report, along […]
