By: Glenn Hendry It may have taken a bit longer than a few other towns in the GTA, but the taste buds of blue-collar, white-bread Oshawa have finally gone global. For most of the Motor City’s culinary timeline, burgers ruled, while international cuisine did not go far beyond Chinese food, pizza and perogies. Bereft of choice, its citizens either waited for the annual Fiesta cultural celebration or travelled beyond its borders for a taste … [Read more...]
As numerous provincial elections take place across the country this fall, including Ontario, the Canadian Manufacturing Association took the election period as an opportunity to raise the issues, concerns and benefits of the manufacturing sector. CME wrote to all three leaders, and, in fact, all MPPs, to provide them with its key priorities that they would like to see addressed by our leadership. To retain its competitive position as a … [Read more...]
Ajax More than 700 acres of undeveloped employment lands exist in Ajax. These lands are affordable, accessible, and unlike the majority of employment lands in Durham Region, shovel ready. The Town has fought aggressively to protect these lands from residential development, and for good reason. If the lands are developed in accordance with the Town’s Employment Land Strategy, more than 5,000 high paying, high quality jobs could be … [Read more...]
Fionn MacCool’s, a member of Prime Pubs family of authentic Irish pubs, opened its first location in Durham on October 11, bringing warm Irish hospitality, live entertainment and delicious Irish fare to residents of Ajax and surrounding communities. “We’re excited to bring Fionn MacCool’s to Durham County,” says Fionn MacCool’s franchisee Vicky Camera. “ Fionn MacCool’s is the ideal place for everyone from large, late night … [Read more...]