If you’re like us, you love a good festival. These eight events — some near, some a bit farther — celebrate all that’s grand in the local arts and culture scene. Many of these fests take place in September, so make sure to watch for next year’s dates.
Continue readingArtists Among Us
A plethora of famous artists, writers, musicians and actors hail from Durham Region (and the surrounding area) and, in honour of this special issue, we felt it was essential to tell you about some of the bigger names who’ve made a mark on Canadian arts and culture.
Continue readingA Day in Port Hope
If you love wandering in and out of shops, enjoying good meals, taking in a show and lounging on a beach, Port Hope is the ultimate place to spend a sunny summer day. We’re not going to lie – it was pretty difficult for us to narrow down our favourite spots, so here’s a short list of must-visits to check out this season.
Continue readingBest Buds
Green thumbs, unite. These garden centres are full of stunning blooms, perfect pots and pretty accessories that will rejuvenate your backyard, patio or terrace oasis. Get planting!
Continue readingThe Brains Behind the Big Ideas
Toronto’s Vector Institute is one of only three AI hubs in Canada. Six years after its inception, it continues to foster the smartest minds in AI, machine learning and deep learning, and plays a major role in helping companies realize and achieve their AI goals.
Continue readingA Marvellous Manor
Parkwood Estate is one of the most iconic, recognizable homes in Durham Region, and for good reason —
the historic property commemorates the life and legacy of Oshawa’s first family.
Higher Education
Durham Region is home to four post-secondary campuses, including Durham College and Ontario Tech
University — both celebrated for their top-tier training, innovation and advanced technological approaches
to learning. Here’s a look back at their inception stories and an ode to the mark they’ve made on the
province and beyond.
Built to Order
By now you’ve no doubt heard about Project Arrow,
Canada’s first zero-emissions concept vehicle. But what you
might not know is that a team from Oshawa’s Ontario Tech University
played a vital role creating this highly impressive automobile.
Room at the Inn
These eight properties in Durham Region, Northumberland County and Prince Edward County offer more than a comfortable place to lay your head for the night. Each boasts unique stays, exquisite meals, relaxed ambiance and experiences you won’t soon forget.
Continue readingNavigating Mental Health
You don’t have to have a mental illness to know there’s a
mental health crisis in this country. According to the Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health, the economic burden of mental illness
in Canada is $51 billion per year.