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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 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 […]
posted Monday, August 9, 2021
If you are an immigrant living in Durham Region and identify as racialized, you are invited to participate in either a 30-minute one-on-one interview or a 2-hour focus group or both. The goal of our research is to identify the service needs of immigrants in the Durham Region who are racialized, and determine gaps in […]
posted Saturday, August 7, 2021
If you are looking for things to do in Durham Region this summer, here’s a quick summer guide full of attractions, activities, and adventures to keep you entertained all summer long. Catch some waves by renting a paddle board, kayak or paddleboat and then cool off at one of Durham Region’s beaches, outdoor pools, splash […]
posted Thursday, August 5, 2021
Rotary Park Redevelopment The City of Oshawa is looking for feedback from the community to determine public interest in these two independent options for the redevelopment of Rotary Park. Option A – A new leisure pool, major splash pad and destination playground; or, Option B – A combined major splash pad/ice rink and minor playground. […]
posted Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The City of Pickering is launching an exciting new initiative that seeks to ensure the lives of Pickering Residents are enriched by programs and services that support active and engaging activities in our community. The City of Pickering will be exploring the opportunities of building more inclusive and accessible programs for Pickering residents. The City […]
posted Sunday, August 1, 2021
The Brock Board of Trade presents the “Cool Experience,” A family-friendly day with farm tours, great food and fresh locally grown flowers. Your first stop is Forget-Me-Not Alpacas, where you get to meet the cutest group of camelids this side of Toronto. You will be taken on a tour of the working farm and even have a […]
posted Sunday, August 1, 2021
Celebrating Music in Durham Region, the 4th annual Oshawa Music Awards will be taking place over three separate weekends this year, September 9, 16, and 23. Spanning seven award categories — including Durham Song of the Year, Emerging Artist or Band of the Year, Album of the Year, and more — public voting for nominees […]
