Tag: Durham Region
Golf’s booming in the pandemic
Golf has been one of the few businesses to see increasing customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Historically, based on weather, many courses open in mid-April,...
Durham Region: A year after declaring a climate emergency
It has been a little over a year since Durham Region declared a climate emergency on Jan. 29, 2020. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Durham’s Black History Month helps voices be heard
A volunteer experience at an Ajax event propelled a then Grade 12 student and her poetry club to larger performing stages - including an...
‘Not everyone is doing well during these times’ but together, Oshawa...
After seeing a Facebook post about a ‘monster food drive in Montreal,’ Kristine Dandavino, wanted to do the same in Oshawa.“If Montreal can...
United Way and GM fight hunger and climate in Durham Region
The United Way Durham Region and General Motors have partnered on a new initiative which aims to tackle hunger and climate sustainability.The program, which...
Durham Region farmers dealing with climate change
Being a farmer is hard work, especially today. Farmers in the Durham Region are having to deal with changes both within the industry and...
Blackstock-Nestleton church stands test of time
For a church built in a small town, the Blackstock-Nestleton United Church impacts the lives of many people — even those who are not a part of the congregation.
Oshawa flooding possible due to climate change
While the frequency of severe floods could rise, the risk of houses situated in these areas being flooded and destroyed rises as well.
Union Cemetery bridges history through death
Union Cemetery was established in 1837 and is located at the corner of King Street and Thornton Road. The cemetery spans 31 acres while more than half of it is nearly 180 years old.
The RMG: a strong community connector
"[The RMG] makes it easy for people to learn, come together and understand more about art and how it can enrich our lives," says Leila Timmins, Curator and Manager of Exhibitions and Collections at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.