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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 […]
posted Saturday, July 15, 2023
I think we all have our weaknesses, and I must admit that mine are chocolates and cookbooks. My aunt gave me my first cookbook when I was twelve. At that age, I phoned my Mam at work and asked if I could make some bread. She said I could and I have been using that […]
posted Friday, July 14, 2023
Community Strategic Plan approved I’m delighted to share that Whitbys new Community Strategic Plan was approved by Council on June 19. This plan was one of my priorities when I campaigned for mayor and Im so pleased to see it become a reality. More than 3,000 Whitby residents provided feedback over two rounds of […]
posted Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Town of Whitby is working to replace the playground equipment at Glenayr Park, located at 55 William Stephenson Drive and they are seeking input from local residents. From now through July 24, visit connectwhitby.ca/GlenayrParkto take a short survey about the type of playground equipment you would like to see. Keep in mind that the […]
posted Friday, July 7, 2023
July is a month of celebration and excitement, as Whitby offers a variety of outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy this summer. Here are just some of the events happening next month: Attend an Outdoor Summer Concert Listen to great music performed live by local musicians during Music in the Park all summer long, every […]
posted Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Groupe Nordik has opened their first spa location in Ontario. Located in Whitby, this new facility follows the success of their first Nordik Spa-Nature location in Chelsea, Quebec that opened in 2005, and their second Thermea by Nordik Spa-Nature location in Winnipeg, Manitoba that opened in 2015. This newest location is the first under their […]
posted Saturday, June 17, 2023
Youth Pride Durham returns on June 17 at 1 p.m. at the Durham Region headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON, for the Fierce and Fab Mini-Ball! Youth Pride Durham is a safe, inclusive celebration for youth, children and families who are part of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Allies are also welcome! This is a free […]
