Durham Region’s Advancing Innovation, Diversity and Equity in Employment Career Fair – March 23, 2023 (Ajax)

posted Monday, March 20, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Durham Region is one of the fastest growing places in Ontario. Through the Confronting Racism in Durham project, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (DRUHC), with the support of community partners, is hosting the Advancing Innovation, Diversity and Equity Employment Career Fair to connect equity-deserving groups with potential employers. This free event will connect you […]

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Dining in Durham – discover the fresh tastes produced locally by farmers, chefs, and other retailers

posted Monday, March 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Durham Region is a mix of rolling hills, farms and small towns, with rural charm and urban sophistication.With some of the richest soil in Ontario, and a lake-moderated environment for growing, Durham boasts a thriving agriculture sector that includes the provinces top apple producer, the largest commercial blueberry grower east of Toronto, and award-winning wineries. […]

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City of Pickering Seeks Feedback on Recreation User Fees

posted Monday, March 13, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The City of Pickerings Community Services Department provides a wide range of recreation and sport facilities and programs to enable residents to be physically active, pursue interests, and stay connected with others. While some of these services are provided free-of-charge, others involve a user fee or rental charge to offset municipal costs. Some examples of […]

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Oshawa Community Awards Nomination Deadline Extended Until March 10, 2023

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

You still have time to submit your nomination for the following community awards: Community Legend Awardrecognizes a person of any age or an organization/group who has made a significant contribution to an activity, sport or community initiative as a volunteer, contributed to improving the quality of life of the Oshawa community, and/or made a significant […]

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Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster wants your input on a new strategic plan for the municipality

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Mayor Adrian Foster is asking residents to get involved in Claringtons strategic plan. Elected officials are listening to the public and will work with municipal staff to turn their vision into reality. The new strategic plan is a road map to the key initiatives that Clarington wants to achieve. It will impact how residents live, […]

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Council Approves Whitby Sports Complex to be Tendered for Construction

posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The process to design and construct the newWhitby Sports Complex has reached another important milestone as earlier this week Town Council authorized staff to proceed with obtaining bids from pre-qualified contractors for the construction of the new facility. Construction of the new sports complex is on track to begin later this year, with an anticipated […]

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What’s Up Whitby – March council updates, community builders, and events, and more

posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

What’s happening at council? Council recently approved Whitby’s 2023 budget. Did you know more than 3,500 people gave their feedback during the public engagement process? This is Mayor Elizabeth Roy‘s 17th budget with Whitby Council, and every year the process is both interesting and challenging. This year, council presented 21 changes to the proposed budget, […]

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Whitby Announces New Fire Chief and Expands Community Services with Operations Division

posted Sunday, March 5, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The Town of Whitby has announced that Mike Hickey has been appointed Whitby’s new Fire Chief. Chief Hickey brings 24 years of experience with the Whitby Fire Department to this new position. He started as a volunteer firefighter with the Town in May 1998 and was hired as a full-time firefighter in May of 2000. […]

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It’s March, which means its time for Durham Region’s maple syrup festivals

posted Saturday, March 4, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

As winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures make way for many families and friends to get out and enjoy the maple syrup harvest in Durham Region. Maple syrup festivals and events kick off in March and run through May. Indigenous Peoples living in northeastern North America were the first to have produced […]

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Durham Region’s International Women’s Day Committee and local partners host a community celebration – March 7, 2023

posted Friday, March 3, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Durham Region’s International Women’s Day Committee is hosting a free in person event on March 7, 2023 that will celebrate the achievements of women in the community. This years theme is Radical Restructuring: Empowering Women for Tomorrow. Durham Region is committed to supporting a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. This in […]

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