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Oshawa Generals start new season September 18
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (110+ words) The OHL is releasing the first few dates in the upcoming 2026-27 season calendar. The Oshawa Generals will hit the ice for the first time Friday, September 18 in Brampton against the Steelheads." The Generals will face the Niagara Ice Dogs in…...
Oshawa's free playground programs are back this summer
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (129+ words) Starting July 6, kids in Oshawa can take part in free, supervised activities led by trained play leaders in neighbourhood parks. The City of Oshawa's Playground Program gives local kids the chance to enjoy games, crafts, group activities and more. Children…...
Whitby Library holding inaugural book sale Saturday
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (199+ words) You can add to your personal book collection at the Whitby Library Saturday. They are hosting their inaugural book sale at the Central Library branch on Saturday June 13 form 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. near Dundas Street and Henry Street. The library says there…...
Denise House in Oshawa needs snacks for kids as stock runs low
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (103+ words) The Denise House in Oshawa is hosting a food drive to make sure local kids have snacks for before, during and after school. The "Snacks for Kids" food drive will help re-stock the snack supply at Denise House which provides…...
Durham Region begins weekly beach testing
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (109+ words) Durham Region's Health Department is launching its weekly testing of area beaches. Again this summer you can check the weekly beach test results through their online portal, "Check&Go! Durham.' The first results are now posted and they will be…...
Ottawa tells CRTC to change course on increasing streamers" financial contributions
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (536+ words) OTTAWA " Ottawa is directing the CRTC to back down on its recent decision to triple streamers" financial contributions to Canadian content, and will instead provide $600 million to the sector, Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday. The decision comes after the…...
New Clarington program aims to bring isolated seniors together
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (113+ words) Clarington is using a federal grant to make sure seniors can strengthen their social connections. June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the municipality is announcing a new program called "The Social Spoon." It's supported in part by a $14, 640 grant…...
Clarington celebrates Soper Creek Park reopening
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (165+ words) The Soper Creek Park baseball diamond in Clarington is officially reopen after a getting a number of upgrades. The celebration on May 31 brought together council members, the Clarington Baseball Association, local athletes and residents for an afternoon of baseball-themed fun....
Tick bite infections on the rise in Durham
1+ week, 1+ day ago (225+ words) The Durham Region Health Department is reminding you to take precautions against tick bites and other tick-borne infections this summer. Wendella Gobin is a Senior Public Health Inspector in Durham, she says there's been an spike in infections over the…...
Young Durham Region author publishes first novel
1+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) A 12-year-old author from Durham Region is being celebrated for publishing his first novel. Caleb Holland launched his debut novel, "The T-Rex King, Rise of the Roaring Alliance!" on Friday. MPP Lorne Coe, Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy, and even a…...