Events for December 2008.
A Healthy Opening
Residents of Durham Region looking for improved health have a new resource - Natural Wellness Solutions. The Centre for Natural Healing located in Whitby held their grand opening l...more
WindReach Farm Spooktacular
WindReach Farm kicked off the Halloween hauntings with a spooktacular event last month as visitors were invited to explore the farm's many areas, in costume! The soggy weather adde...more
Halloween Haunt
The Whitby Optimist Club held a Halloween Haunt at Kids Safety Village at the end of October. Little ghouls and goblins wandered the village to explore the Haunted House, watch "Ni...more
MTC Receives Award
Howard Humphrey, and his team at Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) received an award for their fundraising efforts for Sick Kids Hospital. The MTC Team raised the second most a...more
The Brooklin Harvest Festival Run Walk
The Staff at the Brooklin Natural Health Centre were excited with the success of the Brooklin Harvest Festival Run/Walk this year as they were able to present a cheque to WindReach...more
Go Believe Sushi Grand Opening
You'd never believe it used to be the old Golden Griddle at Kendallwood Plaza. Now Durham's largest sushi restaurant, the owners of Go Believe Sushi have transformed the space into...more
Halloween Party
Halloween came haunting through the halls of Main Street at The Village of Taunton Mills last month, with colourful, creative and creepy costumes, as the residents and staff enjoye...more
Colonial Costume Party
The room was full of fun at Colonial Retirement Residence as the staff and residents enjoyed a Halloween party! Joined together in mixed company such as Minnie mouse, a pirate and ...more
Project Red Ribbon Kick Off!
The Durham Branch of MADD Canada held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to launch the annual Project Red Ribbon campaign. Mayor Pat Perkins, representatives from the RCMP, OPP, Durham EM...more
Shark Feeding at Big Al’s
Every Tuesday evening at 7pm sharp there is a Shark Feeding Frenzy at Big Al's Aquarium Service Warehouse at 1916 Dundas Street! Bring the family to the next show for a chance to w...more
Wine Art Safari
The Rotary Club of Whitby held their annual Wine & Art Safari last month at the Station Gallery. Guests at this premier event enjoyed a wine tasting featuring wines from South Afri...more
Christmas Baazar
The Whitby Seniors Centre held their annual Christmas Baazar on Novemeber 8. Shoppers found crafts, quilts, knitting, decorations and baked goods to get a head start on their holid...more
Meadowcrest 50th Anniversary
Meadowcrest Public School celebrated 50 years of education and community last month. Alumni, staff of the past and present, and community well-wishers gathered for a day of celebra...more
Build-A-Bears for Sick Kids
Kaitlin and Megan Hutton are two special Whitby girls. The sisters do something special for those less fortunate every year. This year they have been making homemade jewellery and ...more
Remembrance Day Observance
Despite the cold rain, downtown Whitby was flooded with people to witness the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony last month. Hundreds gathered around the cenotaph to honour the fa...more
Remembrance Day Dinner
MP Jim Flaherty, MPP Christine Elliot, Mayor Pat Perkins and several members of Council gathered at Whitby's Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112 on Remembrance Day for a dinner and d...more
Save the Zebras
Eager to follow in her sister’s footsteps and take on a charitable cause, 6 yr old Erin Pedlar wanted to raise money for something that is important to her. Deciding that she wan...more
Mayor's Senior Volunteer Award
The parking lot was packed, the delicious treats were laid out, the honoured guests had all arrived....all that was needed was the announcement of the Mayor's Senior Volunteer Awar...more
