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AI-generated illustrationClarington seeks residents for five advisory boards
Applications are due October 14 for vacancies on five bodies, with appointees serving terms through December 31, 2030.
AI-generated illustrationOshawa lists road closures for CIBC Run for the Cure
Multiple roads around Lakeview Park and five parking lots will be affected Sunday, October 4, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; accessible parking will remain available in Lot B.
AI-generated illustrationCannington community raises $110,000 for school playground
After eight years of planning and fundraising, McCaskill’s Mills Public School opened a new playground in July 2026.
AI-generated illustrationBrock Township seeks public input on proposed Beaverton park
The October 13 workshop will gather ideas for McHattie Park, proposed in the Marydel subdivision in Beaverton.
AI-generated illustrationPereyma school community welcomes families back at barbecue event
Families, students, staff, alumni and community members gathered September 24 for the school’s welcome-back barbecue and evening activities.
AI-generated illustrationClarington residents gather for community conversation on inclusion
The event at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex brought residents and local organizations together to discuss hate, misinformation and belonging.
AI-generated illustrationBrock honours 2026 Awards of Merit recipients
The township recognized local groups and residents for work in heritage, environmental stewardship, community services, food support, sport, accessibility and volunteering.
AI-generated illustrationOshawa events mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oshawa’s observances include a September 28 Survivors’ Flag event, Orange Ribbon memorials through October 9 and the city’s September 30 proclamation.
AI-generated illustrationClarington Mayor's statement on Peace Pole unveiling
In a Sep 21 statement, Mayor Adrian Foster thanked the Bowmanville Rotary Club for a Peace Pole unveiled at Bowmanville Park.
AI-generated illustrationPrograms you helped plan! Registration is open for the Bowmanville Community Complex
Registration is open for the first season at the Bowmanville Community Complex, where dome programs begin October 13. Clarington will hold a free open house on October 3.
AI-generated illustrationChestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Installation Of Metal Flashing Around The Existing Skylights
The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will carry out skylight flashing work from September 28 to October 2. The health club will close October 1 and is scheduled to reopen at 7 p.m. October 2.
AI-generated illustrationSt. Leo Catholic School Donates 900 lbs. of Food to Feed the Need Durham
A 2025-2026 Tackle Hunger food drive at St. Leo Catholic School collected 900 pounds for Feed the Need Durham.