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10 Ways To Have A Brat Summer In Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:22 AM
Brat summer has taken over the internet and businesses across Durham Region have embraced this viral trend. This aesthetic, inspired by Charli XCX’s latest album, is made up of Y2K fashion and a carefree attitude. Summer is the perfect season to let loose and have some fun. Even if lime green (...or is it chartreuse?) isn’t your colour, there are lots of ways to be brat.
Pick Up Some New TunesShop the stacks at Kops Records to find the perfect summer soundtrack. They have all the favourite pop girlies and can help you...

Explore This Charming Small Town And Discover The Legacy Of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 03:58 PM
Photos supplied by Erin Horrocks-Pope
By: Erin Horrocks-Pope
As a writer and mother inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery—who is best known for her novel “Anne of Green Gables ”—my visit to Leaskdale, Ontario, was a deeply personal journey. Leaskdale, a small village 10 minutes outside Uxbridge, holds a significant place in Montgomery's life and work. Montgomery wrote half of her 22 books in Leaskdale.
Upon arriving, I was struck by how much of the village remains as it would have been during...

Durham Date Ideas: When You Don’t Want To Spend A Lot Of Money This Summer
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: mikaeelka | Right: shehryarsh.photo
As the days grow longer, so do our summer bucket lists. With summer on the horizon and the weather heating up, it’s time to ditch the couch and get outside to explore Durham Region. To help you make the most of this beautiful weather, we’ve created this list of must-try experiences—with your wallets in mind—so that you can enjoy the best of what the season has to offer, without having to break the bank.
Attend A Free ConcertThere’s nothing quite like live music. Spend a...

Top 10 Things Near Toronto To Add To Your Summer Bucket List
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: Parkwood Estate by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: The Sunflower Farm
There’s so much to do just outside the city in Durham Region that it would be nearly impossible to fit it all into one list—truly, we could go on, and on, and on. To make it easier, we chose 10 of our favourite must-try experiences to enjoy in Durham this sunny season.
Sip on local brews at the waterfront Pump HouseA pup-friendly patio with cold pints and wood-fired pizza? Does it get better than this? Enjoy a Pump House IPA and brewtiful views of the...

Page’s Platefuls: Charred Chili and Strawberry Salsa
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 08:00 AM
Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too. Think spiced chutneys bursting with the flavour and sweetness of strawberries; pickled (yes pickled!); tossed into salads with tangy local goat cheese; or, better yet—a smoky,...
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