Jack Conway

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Frozen River: A film that embodies the phrase “desperate times call for desperate measures”

Frozen River is a well-done low-budget film with an overarching theme of two desperate mothers doing what they can to support their families. Premiering...

Bowmanville fire: Two weeks later

After a fire destroyed two 160-year-old buildings in historic downtown Bowmanville, Ont. on March 6, the business community continues to rally behind those affected.The...

Body found in aftermath of devastating Bowmanville fire

Durham Regional Police announced Monday evening that a body had been found in a building gutted by fire in Bowmanville last week.The discovery comes...

‘We’re a tight-knit community’: Bowmanville rallies after downtown fire

A major fire tore through several historic buildings in downtown Bowmanville, Ont., early Thursday morning, destroying businesses and residential units and displacing over 30...

Highlights from the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow

From rare classics to self-driving concepts, there is much to see at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow.Being held until Feb. 23 at the Metro...

Oshawa’s Ritson School redevelopment project to breathe new life into an aging community

A planned redevelopment of Oshawa’s former Ritson Public School will breathe new life into an aging community. Located at 300 Ritson Road South, the...

New parking meters coming to downtown Bowmanville

The Municipality of Clarington has announced the replacement of their old parking meters throughout downtown Bowmanville.Announced Jan. 27 and part of the Clarington Strategic...

Oshawa’s newest hangout spot blends local brews and karaoke rooms

While you can find many independently owned bars and restaurants in downtown Oshawa, once you move into the outskirts it becomes clear chains reign...

Tiny Homes, Big Hurdles

Tiny homes may be growing in popularity, but outdated zoning bylaws make building one almost impossible.

Port Hope’s Olympus Burger ranked among the world’s best

A recent ranking of the world's best burgers featured restaurants in some of the usual culinary hot spots: New York, Los Angeles, Paris. Yet...

Ron Hooper: a man who has dedicated his life to his community

For some, juggling politics and owning a business can be too much. But for Ron Hooper, it became his passion.

Local cidery hosts successful first festival

As the leaves drop, along with the temperature, fall festivals ramp up. One cidery just north of Port Perry, Ont. held their first ever festival, and it was a huge success.

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