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Feel-Good Business Growth in Downtown Bowmanville During COVID-19

By: Brent Colmer

Looking back at the past year, it’s exciting to see the local businesses in and around downtown Bowmanville that have endeavoured to expand their businesses during a time of such uncertainty. While new businesses opened, others have chosen to expand or move their established operations. Either way, it is encouraging to see all the business growth in downtown Bowmanville as it demonstrates the strength of a supportive, close-knit community.

If you’ve walked or...

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Guide for Flowers, Chocolates and Dinner in Durham Region

This year, our team of experts has compiled a list of the best chocolates, flowers and dinner dates to help make your Valentine’s Day in Durham Region the sweetest ever! From curbside pick-up, takeout and delivery, there are several local spots in your neighbourhood that can’t wait to make your Valentine’s Day a special one.

Want to know where to #ShopInDurham for your Valentine’s Day goodies? We’ve broken down the list by municipality to make it easier to navigate. With 97 local businesses featured...

Mina Daya- Artist Feature

Mina Daya has nurtured a lifelong love of creative expression through painting and design. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, her art incorporates imagery of the nature and wildlife that she grew up surrounded by. Her love of beauty combines with her formal training in a Fine Arts College in Mumbai, India , to create work that is fuelled by passion and steadied by technique. She has been painting for more than 30 years. She has worked as an art teacher at a Montessori School in Pickering and is passionate...

2020 Holiday Events in Durham Region

Celebrate the season in Durham Region!

Although our favourite holiday events will look a little different this year, Durham’s amazing organizing committees have been hard at work to make sure we can safely and virtually celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

Town of Ajax

Pickering Village Turn Your Lights On – November 20- PickeringVillage.ca

Light up the Town: Holiday Light Tour – Beginning December 1 to 24- ajax.ca/TownEvents

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa: An Ajax Virtual...

World Class Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Durham Region

World Class Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Durham Region

A DIY guide to catching giant smallmouth bass in Beaverton, ON

By National Pro Staff

Location: Beaverton, Ontario

Boat Ramp, Parking, and Cost: Launching out of Beaverton Harbour is excellent, with ample parking and a great mid-lake location you will be able to discover Lake Simcoe for the day and return to a well maintained and protected boat launch. The cost for launching and parking for the day is $15.

Safety Notes: Lake Simcoe covers an...