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posted Thursday, May 3, 2018
I’ve always loved spring. Once Christmas is over I start waiting for the arrival of spring. I begin telling my geraniums and chives (that moved inside in the fall), that in five months they will be able to go back outside. As the winter months roll slowly by I tell them four, then three, etc. […]
posted Saturday, April 28, 2018
I was dressed, my bag was packed and I was just about to step outside when the snow started. From out of nowhere a blizzard arrived and completely changed my plans for the day. There was no way I was going outside in what seemed like terrible driving conditions and cold temperatures. Is this really […]
posted Sunday, April 15, 2018
The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that Gerri Lynn O’Connor has been appointed to the position of Regional Chair. O’Connor will be officially sworn in shortly, making her the fifth Regional Chair, and the first female to hold this role. O’Connor has 34 years of municipal experience, including 29 years as […]
posted Sunday, April 15, 2018
The City of Pickering is excited to announce the opening of their new Arts Studio at the Pickering Recreation Complex . The new Arts Studio, formerly the Pottery Studio, offers a wide variety of art programs, pottery, and craft programs for all ages and abilities. Open Studio times will also be available during the week. […]
posted Thursday, April 5, 2018
The 1st Annual MamaCan’s Mother’s Day Bazaar brings group members together to showcase and promote their work. Whether it’s a creative talent, a business in health and beauty products, a mommy & baby music class or a publishing agency these ladies have got it all! MamaCan’s motto is “if any mother can do it all, […]
posted Wednesday, April 4, 2018
The 2nd Annual Canadian Classic Rock Series is back and this year there are three great Canadian Bands lined up. After a successful inaugural event in 2017, and based on numerous suggestions from attendees, the three most requested acts have been booked in 2018 SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 7:00 PM – KIM MITCHELL SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 […]
posted Saturday, March 24, 2018
The Local Biz Magazine team express our deepest condolences with the passing of long-time Durham community member, Roger Anderson. The following statement was issued on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham: “It is with heavy hearts that The Regional Municipality of Durham announces the passing of Roger Anderson, our Regional Chair and Chief Executive […]
posted Monday, March 19, 2018
Things are going to be changing in and around Uxbridge with the pending Downtown Culvert Replacement on Brock Street West (Lower Brock Street) . Below are some Questions and Answers to help you navigate through the construction phase. 1. Why does the culvert on Brock Street West (Lower Brock Street) need to be replaced and […]
posted Thursday, March 15, 2018
I recently returned from a two-week vacation and I have to admit, for the first time in a long time, I wasn’t afraid to step on the scale after my holiday. My clothes didn’t feel tight, my stomach wasn’t bloated and best of all, I had no guilt – whatsoever! Did I deprive myself of […]
posted Tuesday, March 13, 2018
My Dad was from Holyhead in North Wales. He left Holyhead to join the merchant navy in WWII and met Mam at the end of the war in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. That’s where my sister and I were born and lived until we came to Canada. Our summer holidays were spent in Holyhead. Mam, […]
