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WHAT’S INSIDERegional Municipality of Durham 6

Culture, Arts, Heritage and Leisure 8

Farm-Fresh Food, Festivities and Fun 10

Golf and Four Seasons of Sports 11

Durham Transit 12

Durham Real Estate 14

Staging Your Home 16

Colour Trends for Your Home 17

Moving and Storage 18

Hotels and Accommodations 19

Healthy Living 20

Education in Durham 23

Trends in Higher Education 24

Durham Communities 27

City of Oshawa 28

City of Pickering 29

Town of Whitby 30

If you’d like more information on any of the communities featured in this publication, you’re encouraged to contact the municipality of your choice.

Durham Relocation Guide is published by the GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in cooperation with James Printing and Signs | Bowmanville, Maracle Press | Oshawa and Linda White | Write-Away Communications, Whitby.

Photographs courtesy of Durham Region Economic Development and Tourism and featured municipalities and attractions.

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ABOUT DURHAMPOPULATION: 656,055 residents (December 2014 estimate)

LABOUR FORCE: 362,900 (Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, 2012)

LAND AREA: 2,537 sq. km.

TRANSPORTATION: Highway 401, Highway 407, Pearson International Airport, Oshawa Municipal Air-port, Oshawa Harbour and access to provincial and national railway systems: CN, CP and GO Transit.

KEY SECTORS: Advanced manufacturing, agri-business, digital technology, energy and tourism.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa, Trent University in Oshawa, Durham College in Oshawa, Queen’s University in Oshawa, Centennial College in Pickering, as well as a number of private institutions.

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DURHAM REGION

Situated at the eastern gateway of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Durham Region offers prime access to Canada’s largest market of more than 5.5 million people, with 135 million American and Canadian customers within a day’s drive.

Key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, agri-business, digital technology, en-ergy and tourism, are well-supported by strong industry networks and economic development partners at municipal, provincial and federal levels.

Durham’s post-secondary institutions drive re-search, development and innovation. The Univer-sity of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is an innovation leader, home to the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) featuring one of the largest climatic wind tunnels in the world.

Durham College is part of the Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation, specializing in science and engineering technologies; media, art and design; skilled trades; and business, allow-ing response to market by working with indus-try to meet the labour needs of the community. Durham College also developed the Centre for Food - Durham’s first-ever post-secondary pres-ence focused entirely on the field-to-fork con-cept, based on the production of local food for local consumers.

Trent University’s Oshawa campus offers leading liber-al arts and scienc-es university edu-cation. Lakeridge Health in Oshawa is also home to Queen’s Univer-

sity’s Family Medicine Training Centre. Centennial College’s new location in Pickering offers con-tinuing education courses and a selected post-graduate program with courses in performance management and public relations.

These assets, complemented by a highly-skilled and educated workforce, create opportunities for entrepreneurs and smalls businesses that in turn strengthen the region’s economic prosperity.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Durham Region has much to offer in all fields of manufacturing through a highly-diversified, yet well-balanced, manufacturing sector. This is highlighted by expertise in the automotive, metal fabrication, environmental, biological and life sciences, and aerospace sectors, as well as digital technology and engineered assem-bly systems. More than 75 per cent of Durham Region’s manufacturing companies have oper-ated here for more than 10 years.

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-BUSINESSDurham is home to 120,247 hectares of prime farmland, hosts 1,454 farms, and has contrib-uted significantly to Ontario’s agricultural produc-

tion. With some of the richest soil in Ontario, the region’s agri-business sector ranges from live-stock to product, food processing and manufac-turing of bio-based products.

Agriculture is the region’s second-largest goods-producing sector. With steady improvements in technology, the road forward is widening from traditional commodity crops to new biomass crops for the next generation of energy, chemi-cals and materials, and new food/feed crops for nutraceuticals and functional foods. There’s also a growing interest in non-traditional crop produc-tion to service the increasing cultural diversity of Durham Region and nearby Toronto.

Durham Region supports the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association (www.durhamfarmfresh.ca), a member-based organization of producers and retail outlets that market locally produced products directly to the consumer.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Durham Region is part of the GTA’s interactive dig-ital media cluster, the third-largest in North Amer-ica behind only New York and California. Durham Region’s premier location, just a short drive to downtown Toronto, is continuing to attract top talent from the GTA’s digital media cluster, which is growing at a rate of 10 per cent annually.

Locally, Durham College has developed Ontario’s first Mobile Devices course, and both the college and UOIT offer in-demand programs in the digital media sector, such as: game development, com-puter science, information technology, software engineering, internet applications and web devel-opment, and many others.

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ONTARIO POWER GENERATION, also known as OPG, operates two nuclear power stations in Durham Region. Together, they safely produce about 35 per cent of the elec-tricity needed to power the homes, businesses, schools and hospitals across Ontario. OPG employs about 7,000 workers at its Durham facilities, most of whom call Durham Region home. The power produced at the Darlington and Pickering stations is 99.9 per cent free of emissions that contribute to smog or climate change.

OPG is proud to contribute to the well-being of local communities through its interactive programs for families, its corporate citizen-ship program and through the good work of its many employee volunteers. To learn more about OPG’s stations and its community programming, visit its Darlington or Pickering information centres, call its community infor-mation lines at 905-623-7122 or 905-837-7272; or visit www.opg.com.

THE DURHAM WORKFORCE AUTHORITY provides local workforce information and champions workforce development initia-tives unique to Durham Region. Its mission includes encouraging the development and maintenance of a sustainable and dynamic workforce. Visit www.durhamworkforceau-thority.ca for a host of information, including occupational profiles of construction, indus-trial, motive power and service skilled trades of interest to the region.

ENERGY Durham is Ontario’s “energy capital,” producing approximately 30 per cent of the province’s pow-er, and is a recognized energy cluster. An inno-vative climate and established energy networks, in addition to opportunities for collaboration with government and educational institutions, make Durham Region the ideal location for the de-velopment of energy solutions. Durham Region contributed to Canada’s position on the world stage as an energy superpower. With a readily available, skilled energy-industry labour force in an affordable location in the GTA, Durham Region is a major player in the energy field.

TOURISM Discover Durham Region’s “Good Natured, Good Times.” The region is characterized by a series of major lakeshore urban communities along lakes Ontario, Scugog and Simcoe, contrasting a va-riety of small towns, villages, hamlets and farms. Visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017 to sign up for the Durham Tourism monthly e-newsletter, and be among the first to know about area events and attractions.

TRANSPORTATION Durham Region’s infrastructure is geared towards business. The Trans-Canada Highway, multi-lane freeways, major rail lines, transit system, airports and a deep-water port facilitate accessibility. The region boasts an extensive system of arte-rial roads, provincial highways and freeways. Hwy. 401 crosses Durham’s southern munici-palities, while work is underway to extend Hwy. 407 from Pickering through Oshawa in the north

– eventually reaching Hwy. 35/115. Hwy. 412, a 10-kilometre four-lane divided highway, is under construction east of Lakeridge Road on the bor-der of Ajax/ Whitby to link Hwy. 407 with Hwy. 401. Lakeridge Road and Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 12 provide access to the northern communities.

Oshawa Harbour’s deep-sea port offers easy and efficient commercial seaway access. The Oshawa Port Authority, a major commercial ship-ping centre, is equipped to handle bulk goods. It’s accessible to all the Great Lakes and the At-lantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway System, has convenient access to Hwy. 401 and is directly served by CN Rail.

CN and CP Rail main lines traverse Durham Re-gion, offering freight rail connections throughout North America. VIA Rail runs a daily passenger service with connections to major destinations in Canada and the U.S. GO Transit, Ontario’s only inter-regional public transit system, connects Durham Region to surrounding areas in the GTA. Durham Region Transit, a Region-wide transit system, provides accessible transportation for residents and commuters.

Lester B. Pearson Airport, Canada’s largest inter-national airport, is located within an hour’s drive of Durham Region. In addition, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, commonly known as the Toronto Island Airport, is a small airport located on the Toronto Islands used by civil aviation, air ambu-lances and regional airlines. The Oshawa Munici-pal Airport provides schedule airfreight, federal customs services, as well as charter passenger services to numerous destinations in Canada and the United States.


Explore Durham Region’s “Good Natured, Good Times.” Climb aboard a heritage railway that winds its way through a beautiful countryside; visit a working water-powered mill house; me-ander through antique shops and historic down-towns; tour a winery; savour farm-fresh produce; or take part in one of many seasonal festivals.

GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONSView masterpieces of Canadian art at the Rob-ert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. As the larg-est public gallery in Durham Region, it features a permanent collection of more than 4,000 works of art, four galleries of diverse and chang-ing exhibits, and a host of programs. Station

Gallery in Whitby is an independent and vibrant chari-table arts organi-zation that holds unique exhibitions and exciting spe-cial events all year-

round. It showcases works from local, regional, national and international artists.

Durham’s local art scene is thriving with studio tours and public art exhibitions held year round. Discover historical and cultural treasures during Doors Open, a free heritage event held in several of Durham Region’s communities.

MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIESParkwood, The R.S. McLaughlin Estate in Os-hawa, invites you to step back in time and expe-rience the lifestyle of Canadian auto baron R.S. McLaughlin during the interwar years. The art, architecture, gardens, landscaping and original furnishings are all faithfully preserved and are enlivened by the stories of the lives and accom-plishments of his remarkable family.

The Oshawa Public Library boasts a collection of more than 400,000 items, including books, peri-odicals, music, movies, maps, iPads, eReaders, games and more. It’s home to several branches, including the McLaughlin Branch, Jess Hann Branch, Legends Centre Branch and Northview Branch.

Costumed interpreters bring Pickering Museum Village to life. Learn about the daily life of Picker-ing’s early settlers during the 1800s as you jour-ney through authentic buildings, including black-smith and woodworking shops. Visit a 1840s stone jail, settler’s log cabin, Victorian brick house and more at Beaver River Museum. Make a stop at Leaskdale Manse, the homestead of Lucy Maud Montgomery from 1911 to 1926. Lucy Maud Montgomery, renowned author of Anne of Green Gables, wrote 11 of her 22 books while living in this remarkable home. The Cana-dian Automotive Museum showcases more than 65 cars of various makes from 1898 to 1981.

GARDEN DESTINATIONSSeveral museums and galleries feature horticul-tural or pictorial displays about gardening, from pre-settlement times through the early 20th cen-tury. Step back in time with the displays at Bow-manville Museum and the Oshawa Community Museum and Archives. Comprised of four build-ings, it tells the story of Oshawa from the first native settlements to the present day.

At Scugog Shores Historical Museum Village and Archives, period gardens from early settle-ment through to the late Victorian era enhance stately museum buildings. The Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands at the Scugog Shores Muse-um feature native wild and pre-settlement plants. Parkwood hosts 12 acres of lush gardens, per-fect for an afternoon stroll or as a backdrop for special occasion photographs. Another must-see destination is the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, which boasts the largest collection of contemporary peonies in North America, and hosts the annual Peony Festival in June, where

400 different types of peonies are on display.

THEATRE AND ARTSFor a taste of Durham’s creative talents, enjoy entertaining evenings in a rustic dairy barn at Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre in Pickering. Oshawa’s Little Theatre, Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873, the historic Beaverton Town Hall, and LIVEact Theatre and Centennial Building – both in Whitby – are among many beautiful settings for musical and dramatic presentations.

The Ontario Philharmonic promises dazzling performances every season with a repertoire ranging from Mozart to contemporary pop. The Oshawa and District Council for the Arts, the Durham West Arts Centre and the Writers’ Circle of Durham Region are integral parts of the local creative community. Restored historic venues are the perfect location to take in theatrical and musical performances. Both the Regent Theatre in Oshawa, and the St. Francis Centre for Com-munity, Arts and Culture in Ajax are premier ven-ues for art, culture and celebration.

ATTRACTIONSThe Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm is home to 40+ species of domestic and exotic animals. Bow-manville Zoological Park, Canada’s oldest private zoo, features 42 acres of natural parkland and more than 300 exotic creatures. Rare collections of species from the cat family await you at Jungle Cat World in Orono.

No matter your game, there’s something for ev-eryone at the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino in Port Perry. Spend some time at one of 60 gam-ing tables or 545 slot machines. Or, try your luck at Durham Region’s newest gaming facility, the Slots at Ajax Downs in Ajax.

SPORTSDurham has plenty to offer the avid sports fan. Whether you prefer Ontario Hockey League (OHL) hockey, professional road racing or horse racing, Durham boasts state-of-the-art facilities providing top-notch quality experiences. Down-town Oshawa’s General Motors Centre is home to the OHL’s Oshawa Generals. The 5,500-seat venue also plays host to the Canadian Lacrosse League and many musical acts touring through the region.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, located north of Bowmanville, is a world-renowned multi-track facility stretching 750 acres that hosts weekly stock car racing, major North American champi-onships like Canadian NASCAR and Grand Prix events, kart racing and driver training programs. Ajax Downs features Ontario’s finest race track for live quarter-horse racing, which is rapidly growing in popularity.

WINERIES, ORCHARDS, BREWERIES AND CULINARY DELIGHTS With award-winning wineries and breweries right on your doorstep, you can look forward to tasting some distinct wines, sparkling beverages or local beer. Ocala Orchards Farm Winery in Port Perry is housed in a turn-of-the-century board and beam

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dairy barn or visit Archibald’s Estate Winery in Bowmanville. Durham also has four craft breweries where you can experience local flavours.

Durham Region is actively developing itself as a top culinary tourism des-tination in Ontario. Renowned for its mix of rural charm and urban sophis-tication, it offers a variety of equally unique culinary tourism experiences.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTSThe annual Durham Festival is a celebration of creativity and culture with something for everyone. The Festival invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate the diverse communities and creative talent that live within Durham’s eight municipalities.

Rev up your engines for Autofest in Oshawa. The annual event is the largest of its kind in Canada and features customs, steel rods, street machines, antiques and restored vehicles. The annual Brooklin Spring Fair in north Whitby the first weekend of June, has remained a hallmark of the season for more than 100 years. Uxbridge hosts the Annual High-lands of Durham Games each summer. Oshawa Folk Arts Council’s an-nual Waterfront Festival and Fiesta Week celebrations add to Oshawa’s cultural kaleidoscope. The annual Brock’s Big Bite festival hosted in Beaverton, offers local food, entertainment and art shows.

In the fall, enjoy the Bowmanville Apple Festival & Craft Sale, an annual street festival celebrates all things apple, including fresh-pressed apple cider, homemade apple pies and crisps, candy and caramel apples, cider donuts and hot apple fritters, as well as musical performances, carnival rides and more. The Annual Oshawa Fall Art Festival brings to-gether talented painters, designers and sculptors who display their work for sale.

Discover the Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival, and watch as dozens of dog sled teams from across North America com-pete in one of the best events of its kind in Canada. Ajax’s Winterfest is a great way to turn up the heat on your winter fun, with plenty of family friendly attractions, including live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, deli-cious food and beverages, face painting and inflatable rides. Downtown Bowmanville hosts a variety of seasonal street festivals, including Maple Festival and All That Jazz, Summerfest and Applefest.

SHOPPING, MALLS AND MARKETSFrom large shopping malls like the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town Centre to historic downtowns and unique markets, Durham Region is a shopper’s delight. The Courtice Flea Market, and the Pickering Markets and Trade Centre feature a huge selection of vendors, including farmers’ markets, antiques, collectibles, clothing, jewellery and more. Enjoy an eclectic mix of boutiques, stores and cafés in the historic downtowns of Port Perry and Bowmanville. Country stores throughout the region and charming shops like the Gift House in downtown Oshawa are also sure to delight.

Oshawa Centre (OC) is the largest super regional shopping centre in the eastern portion of the Greater Toronto Area at 1.2-million square feet. With more than 200 retailers, OC creates a unique shopping experi-ence with sought-after brands like Aritzia, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, Lululemon, Pandora, Town Shoes and Roots. Currently undergoing a $230-million redevelopment, OC will introduce 260,000 square feet of new retail space upon its completion in 2016, adding 60 new stores and a 1,000-seat food court. OC’s Customer Service booth is operated by United Way of Durham employees and offers Durham Transit bus tick-ets – including Presto – as well as General Motors Centre event tickets and OC gift cards. Follow @oshawacentre or visit oshawacentre.com for store information and redevelopment highlights.

Pickering Town Centre recently celebrated 40 years and has grown into a large regional shopping centre that welcomes more than 10 million guests each year. With direct access off of Highway 401 at both Brock and Liverpool roads, it’s a convenient shopping destination in the area.

For more information on the unique attractions and destinations awaiting your discovery in Durham Region, including a calendar of local events, visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017. Also, sign up for Durham Tourism’s monthly e-newsletter to be among the first to know about events and attractions in Durham Region.

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Plan Your Day of Culture in OshawaExperience & Explore Our Art & History

Visit the Oshawa Community Museum where Oshawa’s history resides. Located in scenic Lakeview Park, three restored

19th century homes await your exploration! Learn more about the stories that shape

our history, from early native settlements to the modern city of Oshawa.

Parkwood National Historic Site was a Canadian autobaron’s home and garden.

View outstanding architectural and landscape designs, with original furnishings that

exemplify a life of accomplishment and luxury. Learn Parkwood’s stories through guided tours,

and be surrounded by beauty and history.

The largest public art gallery in Durham Region, and an architectural marvel,

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is an engaging museum; featuring a

Permanent Collection of four galleries of changing exhibitions. Enjoy Modern and

Contemporary Canadian Art, creative family programs and a unique gallery shop.

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Durham Region is home to incredible farm-ers, chefs and retailers who produce delicious dishes using fresh, local produce. And you can too! With an abundance of produce available year round, Durham brings quality products to your dinner table. You’ll find it all at the region’s many farmers’ markets, local retail outlets and right at the farm gate as well.

Don’t forget to visit a local farm for family fun, such as corn mazes, wagon rides, animal in-teraction, pick-your-own produce and more. Also, Durham Region is home to an assort-ment of spring and fall fairs that showcase ag-riculture in a variety of fun and exciting ways, great for the whole family.

• SPRING FAIRS: Enjoy warmer weather as soon as it hits. Spring fairs are a great way to embrace local agriculture, heritage and plenty of fun. Durham Region is home to the Brooklin Spring Fair in Whitby.

• FALL FAIRS: Celebrate the change of seasons with fall fairs. When summer comes to a close, fall brings great fairs along with it. Enjoy the agricultural dem-onstrations and shows, carnival rides, de-molition derbies and tractor pulls in what is guaranteed to be fun for the entire family. Durham Region is home to six fall fairs: the Blackstock Fair and the Port Perry Agricul-tural Fair, both in Scugog; the Orono Fair in Clarington; the Uxbridge Fall Fair; and the Sunderland Agricultural Fall Fair and Beaverton Fall Fair, both in Brock Town-ship. View the events calendar at www.durhamfarmfresh.ca for fair details.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

One of the perks of living in a region with significant farmland and rural areas is our fabu-

lous farmers’ markets. Shopping at a farmers’ market is not only a great way to get quality, fresh food, but it also helps to support local producers and the economy.

Farm-fresh options include Price’s Country Market & Greenhouse in Bowmanville. The family-operated business offers vegetables such as sweet corn, herbs, apples and pears as well as pumpkins and Christmas trees.

Durham Region is home to many farmers’ markets, located in Clarington, Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Whitby and two in Oshawa. For a complete listing of local farmers’ mar-kets, visit www.durhamfarmfresh.ca.

PICK YOUR OWN PRODUCE

If you’re interested in eating healthy, walk-ing with nature, breathing in the fresh air and creating family memories, you’ll find it at local Durham Region farms. Visit www.durhamfarm fresh.ca for a full listing of what produce is in season and where to find it.

Some examples include:

• Strawberries: June through September

• Raspberries: Late July to early August (summer), and September into early October (fall)

• Blueberries: August

• Apples: Mid-September through October

• Pumpkins: October

LEARN MORE ABOUT AGRICULTURE

The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Associa-tion brings together Durham farmers, livestock producers, chefs, restaurateurs and farm or-ganizations who care about locally produced food. They are all dedicated to bringing the quality and freshness found in Durham Re-gion’s farms and markets directly to your table. Visit www.durhamfarmfresh.ca.

Durham Farm Connections offers many op-portunities for the local community to learn how Durham Region farmers help our econo-my and put the food on your dinner table. This includes an annual open house event for the public every April, held in Brooklin. Visit www.durhamfarmconnections.ca.

The Durham College Centre for Food in Whitby offers a Horticulture – Food and Farming pro-gram for those interested in learning about ag-riculture. There’s more to farming than plant-ing and harvesting, and this program prepares students to be successful agricultural entre-preneurs. Durham College also offers pro-grams in Culinary Management and Culinary Skills. Visit www.durhamcollege.ca.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technol-ogy (UOIT) offers both undergraduate and graduate programs suitable for individuals in-terested in pursuing careers in agri-business. Visit www.uoit.ca.

FARM-FRESH FOOD, FESTIVITIES AND FUN

Did you know...There are 1,454 farms in Durham Region.

There are 120,247 hectares of farmland in Durham Region.

The main products that Durham Region farms produce are floriculture, nursery sod, dairy, corn, poultry and soybeans.

Approximately 98 per cent of Canadian farms are family owned and operated, and are often handed down from generation to generation.

One out of every eight Canadian jobs involves bringing food from the farm to the table, including farmers, suppliers, processors, transporters, grocers and restaurant workers.

Durham Region’s proximity to Lake Ontario, and the presence of the Oak Ridges Moraine, provides a unique micro-climate for fruit production allowing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to be grown in Durham that other regions cannot sustain.

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From hiking, treetop trekking, axe-throwing and geocaching to mountain biking, skiing, sailing and so much more, Durham Region abounds with incredible recreational opportunities that offer unique ways to enjoy its stunning land-scapes and pristine natural resources.

Golf is a favourite outdoor activity among area residents as well as visitors. Durham is home to a wide variety of picturesque golf courses that of-fer manicured grounds and breathtaking views, as well as opportunities for golfers to challenge themselves on the links or enjoy a leisurely game with friends or business associates.

Lakeridge Links, for example, is located on 160 acres of natural rolling terrain, while Harmony Creek Golf Centre’s course is home to ponds,

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Durham is also home to more than 350km of inviting trails that pass through wetlands, lush green forests, hamlets and urban centres. The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Quebec and pass-es through Durham’s waterfront communities.

The region is also home to numerous conserva-tion areas, including the Durham Regional For-est and Ganaraska Forest. The Oak Ridges Trail in northern Durham passes through the Oak Rides Moraine, a unique geographical forma-tion that stretches from the Niagara Escarp-ment eastward to the Trent River watershed.

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Low interest rates are among the factors contributing to the current seller’s market in Durham Region but are you financially ready to become a homeowner and if so, how much home can you afford? Consider these tips from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca):

STEP 1: CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORTAt least three months before you begin shop-ping around for a mortgage, order a copy of your credit report. A summary of your finan-cial history, it shows your previous and cur-

rent debts and whether you’ve had any prob-lems in the past paying off those debts.

A potential lender will review the report be-fore approving you for a mortgage loan. Or-der a copy of your credit report for free from credit reporting agencies Equifax Canada or TransUnion Canada. Either can correct any errors you may find on your credit report.

STEP 2: GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGEAs part of this preliminary discussion, you’ll find out the maximum amount a potential

mortgage lender will lend you and at what in-terest rate. A pre-approval allows you to lock in an interest rate – usually from 60 to 120 days – in case interest rates rise before you purchase a home.

When shopping for a mortgage, compare the whole package each lender offers, includ-ing interest rates and features and services important to you, such as the ability to make lump-sum prepayments or to increase your regular payments. Remember, interest rates are often negotiable.

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DURHAM HOMES SELLING QUICKLYHomes in Durham Region are selling in an average of 16 days, compared to 20 days last year, the Durham Region Association of Realtors (DRAR) reports.

“This market is bustling with sales activity which encourages competition between buyers,” DRAR President Sandra O’Donohue says in a state-ment. “The low interest rates ensure affordability and as long as these factors persist, we expect the current market trend to continue.”

According to DRAR, 1,468 residential transactions took place in June – an increase of 24.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. “Comparatively speaking, there was a significantly smaller increase in

the number of listings that entered the market compared to June of last year,” O’Donohue reports.

There were 1,796 new listings in June 2015 compared to 1,651 June 2014 – an 8.8 per cent increase.

The increase in sales activity also impacts sale prices throughout Durham. “We are still seeing average prices rise to record highs,” says O’Donohue. The average selling price of a home in Durham reached $452,412 in June 2015. In comparison, the average selling price was $395,548 during the same period last year. “The year-over-year price increase of 14.4 per cent represents the willingness of buyers around the region,” O’Donohue explains.

Durham Region is also home to new homebuilders, including Halminen Homes; H & H Properties; Jeffery Homes; Kaitlin Homes; Tribute Communities and Veltri Homes.


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STEP 3: QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGEMortgage lenders or brokers will use two finan-cial formulas to determine how much they can lend you:

• Gross debt service ratio (GDS) is the percentage of your gross income (before deductions such as income tax) required to cover home-related costs, such as mortgage payments, property taxes, heating and 50 per cent of condo fees (if applicable). Generally, the GDS ratio should not be more than 32 per cent of your gross income.

• Total debt service ratio (TDS) is the percentage of gross income required to cover home-related costs plus all of your other debts, such as credit card payments, car payments, lines of credit, student loans, and child or spousal sup-port payments. Generally, the TDS ratio should not be more than 40 per cent of your gross income.

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ABOUT THE HOME BUYERS’ PLANThe Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) allows you to withdraw money from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) tax-free to use for a down payment. You must meet certain conditions to be eligible for the HBP. For more information, contact the Canada Revenue Agency (www.cra-arc.gc.ca).

How much can you withdraw?

• You can withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP. Contributions must be in your account for at least 90 days be-fore they can be used for the HPB. If you buy the home together with your spouse, partner or someone else, each of you can withdraw up to $25,000.

• The withdrawal from your RRSP doesn’t need to be included in your in-come on your annual income tax return and no tax is taken off the money you withdraw.

What is the payback period?

• Starting the second year following your withdrawal, you must pay back all withdrawals from your RRSP within 15 years by making RRSP deposits each year. CRA will determine your minimum yearly repayment and will notify you once you need to start repaying the amount.

• If you don’t repay the amount due in a given year, it’s included in your taxable income for that year and you’ll have to pay income tax on this amount.

Source: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/)


STAGING YOUR HOMEPrepare your house for sale

Not long ago, staging your house for sale fo-cused primarily on decluttering, depersonalizing and giving it a fresh coat of neutral paint so pro-spective buyers could imagine themselves liv-ing there. But home improvement shows have upped the ante so more and more homeowners are also tackling renovation projects in a bid to woo buyers and sell their house quickly and for top dollar.

“Projects are getting bigger and the length of time a stager works with a home seller before the house is listed is longer,” says Christine Rae, author of Home Staging for Dummies and an internationally-recognized trainer in the home staging industry.

“At one time, a stager may have advised a home-owner to replace a toilet but now they may be talking about remodelling the bathroom…Buyers are typically younger than sellers and they want move-in ready,” says Rae. She points to research that suggests 63 per cent of people are willing to pay more money for a move-in ready home.

Here are her tried-and-true tips to staging your home:

Don’t take it personally. Once you decide to sell, sever all emotional ties to your property. “Sen-

timentality clouds judgement...You’ve got to look at your home from the per-spective of what buyers are inter-ested in. It’s just like any other com-modity. Remove

and store as many personal items as possible – family photos, certificates and diplomas. Even in the bathroom, people don’t want to see tooth-brushes and other personal items.”

Make first impressions count. In the blink of an eye, a prospective buyer will form an impres-sion of your home and even things like a dirty door or sticky handle will make a negative im-pact. “The job of a stager or seller is to make sure the eyes look at and rest on the right things – the things you’re selling,” says Rae.

Staging is about condition more than décor. Repair anything that needs to be repaired. “The house needs to look and feel good but buyers are savvy and will deduct from any offer they might put forward their own perceived value for deferred maintenance,” says Rae. “If you haven’t sealed the driveway or painted the walls, people will think about how much that will cost. They never think of it in sweat equity because they don’t want to do it themselves.”

Clean and organize. Clean like your life de-pends on it – your equity certainly will, says Rae. She recommends removing two-thirds of items in every closet and cupboard. Pack and store off the property anything you won’t use in the next few months and donate and discard items

you no longer need. Or-ganized storage space is among the most fre-quently requested in-terior features so install pull-out shelves, divid-ers and other organiza-tional tools as you clean.

Pay attention to the kitchen. It’s the most important room in the house. “If buyers fall in love here, they’ll com-promise anything else on their must-have list,” says Rae. White shaker-style cabinets are still very popular so consider painting your existing

cabinets and installing new door handles and draw pulls. Upgrade features like countertops, backsplashes and countertops to the budget you can afford. “Today’s most popular countertop is quartz that looks like marble. It’s not granite.”

Pay attention to bathrooms. They’re the sec-ond most important rooms in the house. Again, if you have money to invest, upgrade what you can. At the very least, replace cabinet-style sinks in the main bathroom with a pedestal or ‘furniture-style’ sink. Storage is vital. Can the space accommo-date a linen tower with pullout drawers?

Keep bedrooms gender neutral. That in-cludes children’s rooms as well as the master bedroom, which is often very feminine. Think “hotel chic,” says Rae.

Replace any fixtures older than eight years. That includes taps, light fixtures and light switch plates. Make sure every lightbulb in the house is at the highest wattage the light fixture will take.

Give walls a fresh coat of paint. Colour should be selected by an expert because it’s af-fected by things like flooring and natural and oth-er light sources so popular neutrals like grey may not work and could turn off prospective buyers. When in doubt, choose a soft white, linen or cream. The same holds true for all wood trim, including baseboards, door and window trims, and mouldings. Bring in pops of colour through artwork and accessories but avoid using red, as it stops the eye and may prevent the viewer from noticing selling features like a fireplace.

Open windows. Avoid using chemical clean-ers and room fresheners because prospective buyers may have allergies. Open windows and remove pets while your house is on the market. Invest in a pet dander removal service.

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Whether you’re moving into a new home or a home new to your family, paint is one of the easi-est ways to update a tired space. But with thou-sands of colours to choose from, finding the one right for your space can be overwhelming.

Benjamin Moore offers three steps to help you select the colour right for you:

1. Find inspiration

Create a portfolio of what appeals to you, such as a favourite painting or an unforgettable vaca-tion destination. Next, consider what the images have in common in terms of colour. For exam-ple, do you like a variety of colours or particular shades and tints of a specific colour? Do you prefer bold or muted?

2. Define the mood

Do you want to achieve a mood or theme in a particular space – perhaps a restful feel in the master bathroom or an energizing feel in the family room? The mood will lay the groundwork on the desired visual impact of a chosen paint colour palette.

3. Use key elements in your home

Take stock of your home’s key elements. The colour of the flooring, for instance, anchors the

room and can impact the colour on the wall due to reflections. Furnishings also play an important role in determining the ideal colour scheme for your house because they’re typically the most expensive and hence not easily replaced items in the house. An heirloom dining table, for instance, will never be discarded because it doesn’t match the wall colour of the dining room.

Benjamin Moore (www.benjaminmoore.com) identified the emergence of four colour families that suggest bolder colour and confident choic-es: berry, green, blush and blue. The paint giant embraced monochromatic colours and sug-gests trying warm, cool, dark and light layers of the same hue to create a chromatic concept that gracefully flows room to room.

Its colour of the year – ‘guilford green’ – is a neu-tral, silvery green that works with a wide range of colour combinations: from neutrals to daring shades. Meanwhile, The Pantone Color Institute (www.pantone.com), the global authority for colour forecasting and custom colour develop-ment, named marsala – a naturally robust and earthy wine red – the colour of 2015.

Like to stay on top of trends? The Pantone In-stitute has announced nine new colour palettes for 2016:

• Natural Forms: Unambiguous colours, including shades from natural sources such as warm rosy clay and sheepskin beige, define this palette.

• Dichotomy: This palette reinforces the concept that opposites do and can attract, as silver metallic, sunny yellow and bright cobalt blue combine with calmer versions of the hues.

• Ephemera: This pastel-focused palette blends delicate shades of wan blue, pale peach and tender yellow.

• Lineage: In this palette, shades of navy, black, tan and regimental green co-mingle with touches of brighter colours.

• Soft Focus: This palette reveals subtle and/or muted colours, sometimes being described as “smoky” and always versatile.

• Bijoux: The French word for ‘jewellery’ is a fitting title for a palette that gleams with dra-ma and intensity across many jewel tones.

• Merriment: This palette is full of joyful shades, including vibrant greens and yel-lows contrasted with pinks and oranges.

• Footloose: Colour combinations with va-cation-destination blues and blue-greens create this palette.

• Mixed Bag: This palette features an as-sortment of eclectic patterns and prints, with exciting and unique colours like pirate black and mandarin red as well as violet and florid orange.

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The major criterion for eligibility is that the new residence must be at least 40 kilometres closer to the new place of work or school. Moving-relat-ed expenses that can be claimed include:

• Temporary living expenses up to a maxi-

mum of 15 days for meals and temporary accommodations.

• Travel expenses, including vehicle expens-es, for the trip related to your move.

• Cost of cancelling the lease for your old residence.

• Incidental costs related to your move, in-cluding replacing driver’s licenses and utility discon-

nection or reconnection.

• Cost to maintain a vacant residence up to $5,000 when reasonable efforts were made to sell the home.

• Cost of selling the old residence.

• The legal fees associated with purchasing a new home.

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Durham Region is home to numerous compa-nies that can assist you with your move, including Mackie Moving Systems; Rockbrune Bros. Ltd.; Storage Depot; Value Car & Truck Rental; and Valiant Rental Properties.


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Looking for a place to stay in Durham Region while looking for a new home, waiting to take possession of a new home or simply while en-joying its many tourist attractions and natural attributes? Durham Region is home to a host of accommodations that will meet your needs.

From full-service hotels and motels to quaint inns, executive suites and charming beds and breakfasts, you’re sure to find something that will make you feel like you’re at home away from home. Many are close to major high-ways, shopping, attractions and restaurants, while others are off the beaten track, allowing

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ABILITIES CENTREThe Abilities Centre is a state-of-the-art, 125,000-square foot, fully-accessible commu-nity centre that embraces people of all ages and abilities. It offers a range of inclusive sports, fit-ness, arts and life skills programs, classes and workshops.

The centre brings together barrier-free naviga-tion and access with inclusive and innovative programs. At the heart of Abilities Centre are people whose lives are changed as a result of the friendly and welcoming environment. Every day, the centre helps people lose weight, increase mobility, follow their passions and connect with their community.

The centre was among the venues selected to host the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games. Its Field House courts located on the infield of the 200-metre running track hosted judo and boccia.

HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERSDurham Region is home to a wide variety of reputable and caring health-care providers, in-cluding:

• Canadian Mental Health Association Dur-ham, which provides a comprehensive range of community-based mental health services and support designed to help peo-ple move forward.

• Alzheimer’s Soci-ety Durham Region, which works with local and regional agencies to meet the needs of people with dementia and also provides sup-port and educa-tion programs for

people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and their family and professional care partners.

• Frontenac Youth Services, a non-profit chil-dren’s mental health centre that provides assistance to emotionally and behaviourally disordered adolescents and their families.

• Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, a support centre where cancer patients and their families can share their experiences, find resources and discover new ways to care for themselves and one another.

• Saint Elizabeth Home Health Care, which delivers health care to people’s homes and communities through a team of nurses, re-hab therapists, personal support workers and crisis intervention staff.

• Lovell Drugs, the oldest and one of the larg-est independent drug store chains in On-tario, has locations in Oshawa and Whitby. It offers clinic days and helpful literature and provides compliance packaging, Meds-Checks, and an extensive selection of insu-lin pumps and home health-care supplies.

• Durham Home Respiratory Services, which offers respiratory services and equipment for home oxygen therapy, as well as the control of asthma, allergies and obstructive sleep apnea.

LAKERIDGE HEALTHTop-ranked cancer care, 24/7 emergency rooms and beautiful birthing suites are three of the leading hospital services available to you and your family at your local hospital — Lakeridge Health (LH).

LH is a full-service community hospital with sites throughout Durham Region. More than 4,000 doctors, nurses and other health care professionals work hard to help you get better.

In an emergency, LH’s three ERs are open 24/7 in Bowmanville, Oshawa and Port Perry. Your hospital offers full medical care, includ-ing:

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LH is working hard to innovate and provide even better care. Your hospital is training the next generation of health professionals as a satellite campus for the Queen’s University Family Medicine Program and through the Fac-ulty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

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ROUGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMHaving a baby or does a family member need hospital care? Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) is your community hospital providing the best healthcare experience for patients and their families.

Rouge Valley consists of several healthcare sites, including two community hospital campuses:

• Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, 580 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax

• Rouge Valley Centenary, 2867 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough.

RVHS provides excellent programs, including:

• 24/7/365 emergency

• Advanced maternal and neonatal care in a state-of-the-art birthing centre

• Extensive specialized pediatric services

• Surgery

• Cancer care

• Mental health

• Cardiac care (RVHS is the designated cardiac centre for Scarborough-Durham) in a state-of-the-art cardiac centre.

Together, a team of physicians, nurses and many other professionals care for a broad spectrum of patient health conditions.

MRI AND EXPANSION In the last few years, much has been added and modernized at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP).

A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan-ner was installed in September 2011, following a major redevelopment of RVAP hospital cam-pus that year which added 70,000 square feet of new space, plus 70,000 square feet in reno-vations.

The redevelopment at RVAP brought a spec-trum of needed ad-ditions in service and space for the growing west Durham commu-nity, starting with a new emergency department

in 2009. The RVAP emergency department in-cludes a trauma room and a decontamination room.

The expanded ambulatory care unit is home to 10 outpatient clinics and accommodates procedures, pre-admit visits and medical day care. In addition to the increased space, the RVAP hospital campus features new equip-ment, including diagnostic imaging technology installed in 2011:

• A 256-image computerized tomography (CT) scanner, a first for a community hos-pital in Canada

• Two digital mammography scanners to detect breast tumours

• Several ultrasound machines that use high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ

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• X-ray, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, bone densitometry

• Angiography

• Interventional radiology

• MRI

The core lab is comprised of: hematology (a branch of medicine studying blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases); chemis-try and transfusion medicine; histology (study of cells and tissues); and pathology (examina-tion of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids in or-der to make a diagnosis of diseases).

HELPING SENIORS RETURN TO THEIR ACTIVE LIVESIn 2012, the hospital marked the first anniversary of its new Transitional Restorative Care Program (TRCP), the only one of its kind in the area. The TRCP is a 20-bed patient unit funded by the

Central East Local Health Integration Network. It’s located at the RVAP hospital campus.

This supportive environment is fitted with re-sources and equipment to allow patients to move around and begin doing activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, getting dressed and becoming more independent. The TRCP helps mainly senior patients return to their lives in good health.

Working in consultation and partnership with community members, other hospitals, health-care organizations, the Central East Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Rouge Valley continues to improve its programs and cater to the needs of the growing communities of Scar-borough, Pickering, Seaton, Ajax and Whitby.

For more information, visit www.rougevalley.ca, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot and YouTube.

SENIORS The Oshawa Senior Citizen Centres encourag-es adults aged 55+ to experience “Life At Your Speed.” In addition to computer and technol-ogy, dance, fitness and yoga classes, it offers information and wellness seminars as well as day trips. Its Adult Day Program provides a caring and supportive environment for seniors while also giving peace of mind and valuable respite to caregivers.

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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDSThere are six provincially-funded school boards in Durham:

• Durham District School Board

• Durham Catholic District School Board

• Conseil scolaire de district du Centre Sud Ouest

• Conseil scolaire de district catholique Cen-tre-Sud

• Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board

• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

CHOOSING AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLFamilies in Durham Region enjoy the option of sending their children to an independent school. There are lots of reasons why parents choose independent schools but smaller class sizes are often near the top of their list, says

Adrienne Ross of Trinity College School (TCS) in nearby Port Hope, which has an average class size of 16.

But independent schools also offer a “complete education experience. This means that not only are the academics of high quality but co-curric-ular programming (athletics, arts and community service) is part of the package” which results in positive learning experiences and motivated stu-dents, she explains.

Sharon Magor, Director of Admissions & Market-ing at Trafalgar Castle School for girls, suggests parents considering an independent school visit the school website and campus and ask the fol-lowing questions:

• Do students feel challenged by their school?

• Are the teachers of high quality and com-mitted?

• Does the school have a low student-to-teacher ratio?

• Do parents, teachers and students share a strong partnership?

• Does the school climate support achieve-ment?

“The goal of choosing a school is to match a child’s abilities, interests and needs with the most appropriate educational setting,” says Magor. “Independent schools have unique mis-sions, philosophies and core values. The right school for any child is the one that can best meet the needs of that child.”

CAREER TRAINING Durham is home to several private career colleg-es, which offer certificate and diploma programs in many fields, including business, health ser-vices, information technology and skilled trades.

Durham is also home to the Ontario Truck Training Academy in Oshawa. A certified mem-ber of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario, it offers certified AZ training for the Professional Truck Driver Institute.

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Durham Region is home to three post-second-ary institutions – Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Trent University Durham. Each is embracing trends in higher education.

Work-integrated learning (WIL). This term includes apprenticeships, field placements, co-ops, mandatory professional practice, intern-ships, applied research projects and service learning. Experiential learning, meanwhile, is learning based on a student’s direct involve-ment in a learning experience and can include job shadowing or field trips.

Trent is committed to community-based expe-riential education. Its Business Administration Internship Program is accessible across majors and connects students with corporations and local organizations for hands-on opportunities. The Ka’Kabish Archaeological Research Project offers an opportunity for students to excavate an ancient Maya ruin in the rainforest while living in a small Belizean village.

At Durham College (DC), many programs in-clude experiential learning or field placement opportunities. At the University of Ontario Insti-tute of Technology (UOIT), 90 per cent of under-

graduate programs offer an experiential learning opportunity and 85 per cent of graduates par-ticipated in a WIL experience while at university.

UOIT has partnered with hundreds of organiza-tions across the region, province, country and internationally to secure practical hands-on learning for its students. Experiential learning is mandatory for every fourth-year student in a number of faculties, including business and in-formation technology.

Increased pathways. Universities and colleg-es are making it easier for students to transfer their credits between institutions. At the same time, more students are enrolling in college de-grees or transferring into college degrees from college diplomas.

Trent has numerous transfer programs in place making it easy for students to transfer credits between institutions, including Durham, Flem-ing and Seneca colleges. It offers students maximum transfer credits for previous educa-tion and is committed to becoming the most transfer-friendly institution in Ontario.

DC offers more than 450 academic pathway opportunities, including more than 60 diploma-to-degree opportunities with campus partner

UOIT. In a new agree-ment with Trent, stu-dents can earn a college diploma in journalism and a university degree in media studies in just four years.

UOIT offers 20 formal Pathways diploma-to-degree programs, em-bedded bridge options with Durham and Loy-alist College, and cer-

tificate-to-degree options for general arts and science graduates from DC.

Internationalization. International partner-ships with institutions around the world help produce globally-aware students while attract-ing top talent.

DC hosts a virtual classroom that brings cul-tures from around the world together to share insight and information as well as facts about each other’s culture and countries. It’s a great tool for sharing views on various topics and to broaden their knowledge of global issues, cul-tures and world views.

UOIT has inked 37 international academic agreements with universities in 23 different countries, with another seven currently in devel-opment. More than 600 students from 50 coun-tries study at the university, including students from programs like Science without Borders, which offers scholarships to Brazilian students for a year of study.

Trent’s International Program offers students opportunities to incorporate a period of study abroad into their education.

Entrepreneurship: Fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship, accelerator programs and other initiatives teaches students to create their own jobs and jobs for others.

Students at DC, UOIT and Trent can develop their dreams of innovation through FastStart, a program designed to increase their entrepre-neurial skills and awareness while also help-ing them create business plans that take their products and services to market quickly and successfully.

DC’s Spark Centre program – the DC Summer Accelerator – helps students, local youth and alumni take their innovative ideas or business world best

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DURHAMCOMMUNITIES

AJAXThe Town of Ajax is a modern community rich in history, arts and culture. It’s home to 100,000 residents and a vibrant business community. Its history dates back to 1941 during the Second World War, when the larg-est defense industry in North America located there to provide supplies for the Allies in the war. Throughout the town, you’ll find remind-ers of its early beginnings, including historic sites and landmarks.

Around this distinct heritage, Ajax has built an arts and culture community. Pickering Village, a Quaker settlement from the 1800s, is a dis-trict for unique restaurants and shops. The 140-year-old St. Francis de Sales Church has been restored to “The St. Francis Centre,” a multi-purpose facility for the arts. Cultural and heritage celebrations recognize various cul-tural groups and heritage districts. Visit www.ajax.ca for more information.

BROCKThe Township of Brock is situated on the east shore of Lake Simcoe and has earned a reputation for its rural charm. The commu-nity encompasses three distinct urban areas, numerous hamlets and beautiful countryside. Agriculture is its largest employer but a full range of commercial and industrial business-es are located in Beaverton, Cannington and Sunderland.

The Township’s location on Lake Simcoe and the Trent-Severn Waterway makes it a popu-lar year-round destination for tourists. The community is home to charming shopping

districts and a farmers’ market and hosts popular antique and craft shows. Residents are well served by parks and recreation fa-cilities that offer opportunities to enjoy many sports. Visit www.townshipofbrock.ca for more information.

CLARINGTON Located on the eastern edge of the Greater Toronto Area, Clarington is home to more than 80,000 residents. It’s comprised of three urban areas, one village and 14 hamlets, and a rich heritage dating back more than 125 years. It’s the setting of more than 200 festi-vals and community events.

From Lake Ontario waterfront to Greenbelt protected farmlands and the natural beauty of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Clarington of-fers a wide variety of experiences and such attractions as the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery and Bowmanville Zoo. It offers convenient access to Hwys. 401 and 35/115, the future extension of Hwy. 407, CN and CP rail lines, and a future GO Train terminal. Clarington is home to Ontario Power Generation’s Darling-ton Nuclear station. Visit www.clarington.net for more information.

SCUGOGThe Township of Scugog is a scenic commu-nity of about 21,500 and is nestled amongst the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Lake Scugog. Main economic drivers include ag-riculture, tourism and light manufacturing. Lakeridge Health operates a hospital here, complete with helicopter pad.

At the heart of the township is the charming town of Port Perry. Its historic Queen Street offers Victorian-style facades and is often described as one of Ontario’s prettiest down-towns. Scugog has an established and strong tourism sector with bed and breakfasts, res-taurants, fresh farm markets and such attrac-tions as Ocala Orchards Farm Winery and the Great Blue Heron Casino. It boasts one of the province’s fastest-growing arts communities, a strong performing arts sector and a wide variety of recreation facilities, community halls, library and trails. Visit www.scugog.ca for more information.

UXBRIDGEThe Town of Uxbridge is nestled in a pictur-esque valley on the northern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, about 64km northeast of Toronto. The first settlers were Quakers from Pennsylvania. Today, it’s home to a thriving agriculture industry, light industrial enterprises and an eclectic group of small business en-trepreneurs – complimented by an arts com-munity.

The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital is affiliated with the Markham Stouffville Hospital Cor-poration. Uxbridge has many sports facili-ties, including ice pads, swimming pool and curling rink. Elgin Park is home to Highland Games, annual fall fair and other events. Ux-bridge is “The Trail Capital of Canada.” At-tractions include the Thomas Foster Memorial Temple and the former home of L.M. Mont-gomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables. Visit www.town.uxbridge.on.ca for more in-formation.

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With a population of over 160,000, Oshawa is the largest city in the Region of Durham and one of the fastest growing areas in Canada.

It’s a 45-minute drive to Toronto’s downtown core and Oshawa offers plenty of transit op-tions to Toronto and beyond with VIA Rail, GO train, GO Bus and Durham Transit.

Oshawa is ideally located on the Hwy. 401 corridor with convenient links to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and eastern communities. In addition to the city’s four Hwy. 401 inter-changes, Hwy. 407 interchanges will soon open in Oshawa, adding more connections to the GTA. Oshawa is home to an executive-level airport and national deep-sea port.

Oshawa is a waterfront community situated on the Lake Ontario shoreline. The city ex-tends north from the waterfront, through the downtown core to the rural countryside. The northern area of Oshawa is home to farmers, U-Pick farms, conservation areas and two rural hamlets, as well as the Oak Ridges Mo-raine, one of the most significant landforms in southern Ontario. Oshawa is a 45-minute drive to cottage country in the Kawarthas.

The city offers countless experiences for resi-dents and visitors. Oshawa’s 40 annual fes-tivals and events bring visitors from the GTA and beyond and include Autofest, Canada Day, Durham Craft Beer Festival, Fiesta Week and Ribfest. For the third year running, the City’s Peony Festival was named one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario.

Downtown Oshawa is a hotspot for foodies with more than 60 restaurants and cafés, live music clubs and places for late-night eats.

The General Motors Centre, located in the downtown, is the Region’s premier facility for concerts and events such as Elton John, Cirque du Soleil, Jason Aldean and Hedley, as well as the home of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (2015 Memorial Cup winners) and the Durham TurfDogs of the Canadian Lacrosse League. The downtown is home to a new boutique hotel with another ho-tel and convention centre to open soon. More than 5,000 people work and more than 2,400 university students study in the city’s centre.

There are plenty of places to explore, play and get active, including indoor and outdoor pools, splash pads, NHL-sized ice pads and fitness centres. With 130 parks to discover and more than 27 kilometres of paved rec-reational trails, its parks and trails are a great place to explore nature and enjoy the out-doors. The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens is home to Canada’s largest contemporary Peony collection. Lakeview Park offers a sand beach, pier, trails, sports fields and play-grounds dotted along the waterfront.

With over 500 cultural assets in Oshawa, the city is a great place to experience culture. Res-idents can sign up for City-run arts, music or drama programs, take in performances by the Ontario Philharmonic or Oshawa Opera, or vis-it Oshawa’s art hive, the LivingRoom Commu-nity Art Studio. Oshawa is home to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Canadian Automotive Mu-seum, Oshawa Community Museum, Ontario Regiment Museum, Oshawa Little Theatre and Parkwood National Historic Site.

Oshawa is a hub for post-secondary educa-

tion. Approximately 20,000 full-time students study at Durham College, Trent University Durham and the University of Ontario Insti-tute of Technology (UOIT) each year. In ad-dition, Queen’s University, through a satellite program, trains the next generation of family physicians at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The University of Windsor offers a Social Work program at Trent University Durham.

From specialized stores in the downtown to big-box stores like Marshalls and Sail, there are an abundance of retail opportunities. The Oshawa Centre is undergoing a major expan-sion that will add 260,000 square feet and more than 60 new stores in 2016. RioCan will develop a 1.3-million-square-foot commer-cial node in the City’s north end and the Rice Group continues to develop its commercial project on the fringe of the downtown with notables like Costco, Magnotta Wines, Pane-ra Bread Company and more.

Rated the #1 Canadian city in the Small American Cities of the Future listing (by fDi In-telligence) and ranked one of the best places for real estate deals in Canada (MoneySense magazine), Oshawa is an award-winning city. In 2014, Oshawa was named a Top 10 com-munity for new residents in Canada (Island Coastal Economic Trust).

Oshawa offers a variety of housing options, which include two-storey homes in fam-ily neighbourhoods, condos and retirement residences at prices that are lower than other parts of the GTA.

For more information, visit www.oshawa.ca or follow “OshawaCity” on Twitter and Facebook.

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With welcoming neighbourhoods, big city amenities and proud history, the City of Picker-ing is a vibrant community dedicated to respon-sible growth that balances the opportunity for development with the importance of preserving its natural beauty.

At the heart of its diverse economy lies the larg-est industrial base in Durham Region. Anchored by a diverse and stable manufacturing base, Pickering’s industrial community supports a wide range of global supply chains.

Through its Places to Grow legislation, the pro-vincial government has identified Pickering as an Urban Growth Centre. In order to ensure it’s well prepared to accommodate new develop-ment, the City has adopted a Downtown In-tensification Strategy that proposes an exciting new vision, including a range of residential den-sities, new public spaces and road networks, as well as opportunities for investment and job creation that will define Pickering’s new City Centre as a key urban destination.

In Central Pickering, the Seaton community of-fers a unique opportunity to create a sustain-able urban community integrated in an extensive natural heritage system. Construction of the first phase of infrastructure installation is imminent.

The City’s vision is to develop a walkable, tran-sit-supportive community home to an active street life featuring shops, social facilities and parks that will eventually be home to 60,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. The Seaton com-munity also offers opportunities for prestige employment development on 800 acres of land along the Hwy. 407/7 corridor.

In addition to Hwy. 407/7, Pickering offers direct access to Hwy. 401 and is within convenient proximity to two international airports and two regional airports, as well as two full-service hos-pitals and numerous specialty clinics.

Metrolinx has designated this area as one of only two transit mobility hubs – a major transit station where different forms of transportation come to-gether – in the east Greater Toronto Area. Mean-while, GO Train service has been expanded to every 30 minutes throughout the day. Durham Region Transit (DRT) launched drt PULSE on the Hwy. 2 corridor between Oshawa and the Uni-versity of Toronto Scarborough Campus.

Post-secondary educational opportunities abound thanks to the city’s proximity to five universities and six colleges, including the Uni-versity of Ontario Institute of Technology, the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus and Durham College, home of the new Centre for Food. Durham College and Centennial College offer graduate certificate and continuing educa-tion programs at the Pickering Learning Site, located in the heart of Pickering’s City Centre with direct access to the pedestrian bridge that spans Hwy. 401 and connects the GO Train station with Pickering’s downtown.

Pickering offers a wealth of recreational, leisure and cultural opportunities. Nestled on the wel-coming shores of Lake Ontario, the charming Nautical Village is home to shops, cafés, res-taurants and a lively marina. Frenchman’s Bay offers countless aquatic activities, including yachting, canoeing, kayaking, surf sailing and dragon boating. Relax to summer evening en-tertainment at Millennium Square with Lake On-tario as the backdrop.

Rehabilitation of the Frenchman’s Bay harbour entrance is complete, restoring safe, expanded access to Lake Ontario’s largest fresh water bay. In addition to creat-ing jobs, the $9-million project will help protect the natural heritage of the bay for generations to come, while boosting tourism and improving boater safety.

Petticoat Creek Con-servation Area offers pristine views of Lake Ontario from the top of its bluffs. It also features a 4,100-square-metre aquatic facility that in-cludes a swimming pool, splash pools and an interactive splash pad. The park is part of the 730-kilometre Waterfront Trail that extends from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Ontario-Quebec border.

The Rouge National Urban Park, soon to be-come Canada’s first national urban park, serves as Pickering’s western border.

Pickering is a community of diverse cultures that share their love of the arts in many forms. Council has endorsed a new strategy to lead the City’s 10-year vision for exploring, support-ing and expanding its cultural community. The City’s Cultural Directory provides online visitors with convenient access to a broad and incred-ible array of cultural organizations, artisans, and cultural heritage facilities and spaces available in Pickering.

Pickering Museum Village is home to 20 heri-tage buildings and is the largest living history museum in Durham Region. Over 200 volun-teers bring the village to life by interpreting local history from the late 1700s to 1920s through music, dance, theatre, heritage gardens, food, woodworking and more.

The City of Pickering offers the perfect fusion of metropolitan life with an engaging family-friend-ly environment. Visit pickering.ca and discover all Pickering has to offer.

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Located just east of Toronto, the Town of Whitby is one of Canada’s fastest-growing municipalities. It has a population of more than 130,000 residents and is projected to grow to nearly 200,000 by 2031.

Whitby has a diverse and stable economy, excel-lent transportation options to connect business, a well-educated and skilled workforce, and a competitive cost environment to foster growth.

Residents and visitors can enjoy the beautiful Port Whitby area, home to a wide range of facili-ties and recreational amenities. Whether you’re at Iroquois Park Sports Centre for a game, the Abilities Centre for a special program or Lynde Creek Conservation Area for a stroll, the area provides unique experiences for everyone.

More than 30 international companies have lo-cated in Whitby across many sectors, includ-ing ABB (machinery design and manufactur-ing), AECOM (architectural, engineering and construction services), Ball Packaging (alu-minum containers), Gerdau (steel products), Johnson Controls (automotive parts), Patheon (pharmaceuticals) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (laboratory equipment).

Coupled with the international business pres-ence are growing entrepreneurial firms such as 360incentives.com (channel incentives man-agement software), Real Tech Inc. (water mon-itoring technologies) and Global Emissions Systems Inc. (emission control technology).

Over the last two years, new businesses have also invested in Whitby, including Cam-Scott Transport, a provider of refrigerated transport services, and Avery Products, a manufacturer of stationary products. Sky Zone, the world’s first indoor trampoline park, is opening a new location in Whitby. Two new craft brewers – 5 Paddles Brewing Co. and Brock Street Brew-ing Company – are growing in popularity.

Hwy. 407 and the West Durham Link connect-ing Hwy. 401 to Hwy. 407 are under construc-tion and expected to be complete by the end of 2015. Employment lands adjacent to these highways are ideal locations for businesses that value immediate highway access.

Whitby’s downtowns are experiencing renewed interest and investment. New restaurants line the downtown streets and Town Council has expressed an interest in redeveloping the former fire hall. A proposal callout to developers was is-

sued in 2015 for this vacant property to be de-veloped for residential and commercial use.

Durham College’s new Centre for Food (CFF) offers programs in culinary, hospitality and tourism management. CFF is focused on the field-to-fork concept, which is based on the harvesting, storage, processing, packaging, sale and consumption of food. CFF also fea-tures a full-service, green-certified teaching restaurant.

Adjacent to Durham College is the Durham Learning and Business (dLAB) District. Com-prising an area of 114 acres, this project will complement Durham College, Durham Re-gion’s other post-secondary institutions and the business community by creating spaces for professional services firms, research and devel-opment organizations, manufacturers and relat-ed users. This area in the south end of Whitby will become an educational and business hub.

Whitby remains committed to enhancing and developing its infrastructure, facilities and munic-ipal services to promote sustainable economic growth. For more information, visit Whitby.ca (for residents) and choosewhitby.ca (for business).

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