READERS’ CHOICE 2025: Pickering’s Top Pilates Providers Recognized
As residents focus on health and wellness in the new year, Pilates continues to grow in popularity as a balanced, moderate-intensity workout that strengthens the core…
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A popular Filipino barbecue business currently operating inside the Courtice Flea Market is preparing to open its first standalone storefront in Whitby.
USOK, known for its Filipino-style skewers, spring rolls, and party trays, shared the expansion news on Instagram on Jan. 9, posting a video showing renovations underway…
Horror-Themed Courtice Coffee House Hosts Monthly “Death Cafés” to Encourage Open Conversations
A horror-themed coffee shop in Courtice is creating space for meaningful conversations about death, grief, and life through its monthly Death Café events. Hosted at Coffin…
Historic Four Corners of Newcastle Set for Heritage Designation
A key part of Newcastle’s historic downtown is set to receive official heritage protection as the Municipality of Clarington moves to designate a prominent property under…
Beloved Dessert Café to Close After Three Years in Pickering
PICKERING, ONTARIO — A popular dessert café known for its picture-perfect presentation and pink aesthetic is preparing to close its doors in Pickering after three years…
Oshawa Welcomes First Baby of 2026 Just 13 Minutes Into the New Year
Staff at Oshawa Hospital’s maternity ward welcomed the city’s first baby of 2026 shortly after the New Year began. Rielly Patricia Thornton was born at 12:13…
Seized motorcycles linked to fugitive former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding valued at US$40M, says FBI
U.S. authorities say dozens of luxury motorcycles seized during recent raids in Mexico are believed to belong to fugitive former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding and are…
Stay Local and Ring in the New Year as Oshawa Celebrates 2026
The City of Oshawa is encouraging residents to celebrate close to home with Oshawa Celebrates 2026, a free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve event taking place on…
What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax and Clarington
As residents across Durham Region prepare to welcome 2026, it’s helpful to know what services and businesses will be operating on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan.…
Clarington Polar Bear Swim Postponed Due to Unsafe Ice Conditions
The annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim, scheduled for New Year’s Day in Newcastle, has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions along the waterfront. Clarington firefighters…
