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Young chef at Michelin-starred restaurant wins prestigious award Young chef at Michelin-starred restaurant wins prestigious award
To say it’s been a big year for Victoria Rinsma is an understatement. ...
Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA
Muslims all over the world are now observing Ramadan. This holy month is a time of worship, prayer, reflection and...
Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering
One of the best-known specialist restaurants cooking up Japanese souffle dessert pancakes is set to come to the east...
Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre
Savory grilled chicken tender bowls brimming with fresh ingredients and a commitment to sustainability and the...
Harlem Globetrotters bringing the show back to Oshawa Harlem Globetrotters bringing the show back to Oshawa
The world’s greatest sports entertainers make their return visit to Oshawa’s Tribute Communities Centre Friday. ...
Whitby Jeopardy queen’s path to tournament of champions glory begins Feb. 29 Whitby Jeopardy queen’s path to tournament of champions glory begins Feb. 29
The date is set for the final day of February as Whitby’s Jeopardy queen Juveria Zaheer draws a part-time drag queen...
Montreal-style bagel shop “listened to the people” and re-opens in Whitby after short... Montreal-style bagel shop “listened to the people” and re-opens in Whitby after short closure
The bagel lovers of Whitby have spoken. Kettlemans has re-opened. ...
Whitby Jeopardy queen’s path to tournament of champions glory begins Feb. 29 Whitby Jeopardy queen’s path to tournament of champions glory begins Feb. 29
The date is set for the final day of February as Whitby’s Jeopardy queen Juveria Zaheer draws a part-time drag queen...
Montreal-style bagel shop “listened to the people” and re-opens in Whitby after short... Montreal-style bagel shop “listened to the people” and re-opens in Whitby after short closure
The bagel lovers of Whitby have spoken. Kettlemans has re-opened. ...
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Closures you need to know about this weekend for Taylor Swift in Toronto Closures you need to know about this weekend for Taylor Swift in Toronto
After months and months of anticipation, the world’s most famous pop star is coming to Toronto for an unprecedented...
A pop-up for ‘all things caramel’ is at The Well in Toronto this week A pop-up for ‘all things caramel’ is at The Well in Toronto this week
One of Toronto’s go-to lifestyle destinations is getting a sweet new addition this week. ...
10 Taylor Swift activities to do in Oakville 10 Taylor Swift activities to do in Oakville
As Swifties converge on Toronto, nearby Oakville has lots of activities and events going on plus places to stay during...
WinterFest is kicking off this weekend at Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest is kicking off this weekend at Canada’s Wonderland
One of the biggest winter celebrations of the year is coming back to Canada’s Wonderland. ...
Here’s when Chop Steakhouse is opening in downtown Toronto Here’s when Chop Steakhouse is opening in downtown Toronto
Steakhouse chain Chop has long been teasing the opening of a downtown Toronto location, and now it's finally getting...
House of the Week: $3.1 million bungalow with views of Mississauga’s... House of the Week: $3.1 million bungalow with views of Mississauga’s skyline
Built in one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, this gorgeous custom-built home is among the most...
A butcher shop is closing their doors after 10 years in Toronto A butcher shop is closing their doors after 10 years in Toronto
A butcher shop that's been in business for over a decade has now announced they're closing their doors. ...
History of Toronto’s unique barrel-roofed house History of Toronto’s unique barrel-roofed house
Tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood in Toronto's west end is an unusual barrel-roofed home. ...
Brand new Japanese high tea rolls out at swanky Yorkville restaurant in... Brand new Japanese high tea rolls out at swanky Yorkville restaurant in Toronto
While most people might think of thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches and delicate macarons when they think of high tea,...
The incredible numbers that Taylor Swift is bringing to Toronto The incredible numbers that Taylor Swift is bringing to Toronto
Just how big is the hype around Taylor Swift? ...
Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA Top 5 affordable Ramadan buffets in the GTA
Muslims all over the world are now observing Ramadan. This holy month is a time of worship, prayer, reflection and...
Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to... Top 5 fall family fun PYO pumpkin patches from Clarington to Oshawa to Uxbridge
October is now in full swing and that means fall fun for the family from now until the Great Pumpkin rises in three...
Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa Top 5 Restaurant Openings from Pickering to Oshawa
The best way to bring a community together is through food. People love reading about new restaurant openings and they...
Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham Top 5 Sports Stories for Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Durham
With Winter Olympics and World Championships performances and plenty of national championship appearance by our...
Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region Top 5 History Stories from Oshawa, Pickering and Durham Region
History stories are often winners in the newspaper viewership wars as people are often inspired to read about the past...
Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa... Five things to do on Christmas Day in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby
The presents have been opened, the kids are bored, and frankly, so are you. The fact it’s Christmas Day doesn’t mean...
Top 5 Personalities/Heroes from Pickering to Ajax to Oshawa to Port Perry... Top 5 Personalities/Heroes from Pickering to Ajax to Oshawa to Port Perry in 2021
This story idea started out as famous Durham folks who had a good year in 2021 and eventually morphed into ordinary...
Top 5 Feature stories in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington and Whitby in... Top 5 Feature stories in Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington and Whitby in 2021
Feature stories are some of the most fun to write but it’s hard to find the time to write them, what with all the...
Top 5 news stories of 2021 in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and... Top 5 news stories of 2021 in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Clarington
It was a busy year for news in Durham and while COVID tended to dominate the headlines and you could depend on at least...
Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering Souffle pancake desserts set to sweeten Pickering
One of the best-known specialist restaurants cooking up Japanese souffle dessert pancakes is set to come to the east...
Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre Grilled chicken tender bowl restaurant chain now in Oshawa Centre
Savory grilled chicken tender bowls brimming with fresh ingredients and a commitment to sustainability and the...
Zellers to add new pop-up stores in Pickering and Oshawa malls August 11 Zellers to add new pop-up stores in Pickering and Oshawa malls August 11
The re-born Zellers brand is opening 21 stores across Canada next month, including pop-up locations at Pickering Town...
Pickering opening new Fire Headquarters Sunday Pickering opening new Fire Headquarters Sunday
Pickering’s brand new Fire Headquarters will get its special day this weekend when the City and Pickering Fire will...
Uxbridge’s Second Wedge Brewery celebrates re-opening of beer garden with... Uxbridge’s Second Wedge Brewery celebrates re-opening of beer garden with ‘Tornadoversary”
Second Wedge Brewery, set for a full re-opening sometime next month, will welcome the community back to its beer garden...
Wild Fork “protein delivery” company opens first Canadian retail store... Wild Fork “protein delivery” company opens first Canadian retail store in Whitby
A frozen meat and seafood delivery company has opened its first Canadian retail store at the Taunton Garden plaza in...
Poké Box fresh food sensation arrives in Whitby Poké Box fresh food sensation arrives in Whitby
What do smoked duck, ahi tuna, tempura shrimp, roasted nori, seaweed salad and ginger honey all have in common? ...
The D FACT’R photo studio and selfie booth now open at Pickering Town... The D FACT’R photo studio and selfie booth now open at Pickering Town Centre
A new photo studio and selfie booth has opened at the Pickering Town Centre. ...
Vital haemodialysis clinic opens at Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax Vital haemodialysis clinic opens at Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax
Patients in need of dialysis treatments can now access them closer to home with the opening of the new haemodialysis...
Sharman’s Proper Pies brings British pie culture to Pickering Sharman’s Proper Pies brings British pie culture to Pickering
For a soccer journalist and self-proclaimed foodie, settling into Canada after spending the first 16 years of life in...
Whitby psychiatrist frontrunner in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions... Whitby psychiatrist frontrunner in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions wildcard finals
Whitby Jeopardy Queen Juveria Zaheer takes a small lead into tonight’s final leg of the two game total point Champions...
Autofest classic and muscle car show headed north to Uxbridge after 30... Autofest classic and muscle car show headed north to Uxbridge after 30 years in Oshawa
It started with a simple line item from a December 4 Uxbridge Council meeting that went unnoticed by the public and the...
Santa Claus helper jobs open this holiday season in Mississauga, Brampton,... Santa Claus helper jobs open this holiday season in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington and beyond
The jolly man in red, Santa Claus, has a big job this holiday season and requires a bit of help. ...
Burlington-owned Snow Moose voted Ajax Downs Horse of the Year Burlington-owned Snow Moose voted Ajax Downs Horse of the Year
The popular grey Ontario-bred Snow Moose took Horse of the Year honours at the Quarter Racing Owners Of Ontario's...
‘Fear Forest’ laser tag a hit with the kids in north Oshawa ‘Fear Forest’ laser tag a hit with the kids in north Oshawa
Two more dates remain for ‘Fear Forest,’ a laser tag event in north Oshawa that features everything from zombie...