Collected leaf and yard waste is processed into nutrient-rich compost. In the spring, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase (VISA, Mastercard, debit or e-transfer only), and broken bins can be exchanged for free.

What should I bring?

• Shovels: residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost.
• Containers: blue boxes, reusable containers, yard waste bags.

Collected leaf and yard waste is processed into nutrient-rich compost. In the spring, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase (VISA, Mastercard, debit or e-transfer only), and broken bins can be exchanged for free.

What should I bring?

• Shovels: residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost.
• Containers: blue boxes, reusable containers, yard waste bags.

We want to invite you all to our annual Spring Plant Sale, being held on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 from 8:30am to 1:00pm or until supplies last. All proceeds will go to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre.

There will be an array of plants including, Bulbs, shade plants, Full Sun, Half Sun, Hostas, Lillies, we’ll have them all, and we want you to be there to see it!

We hope to see you there! 

Join us in recognizing the wide range of essential services provided by the Region’s Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

This year, we are offering free in-person open house events and tours at these locations: 

• Scugog Depot
  10 Goodwood Road, Port Perry
  Activities include a public works truck and equipment display and a vehicle simulator. No pre-registration is required.
  
  
• Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant
  901 McKay Road, Pickering
  Activities include a tour of this award-winning plant and information booths. Pre-registration is required for the tour and entry. Sign up on EventBrite.
  
  
• Durham York Energy Centre
  1835 Energy Drive, Courtice
  Activities include a garbage truck on display, information booths, children's activities; and the opportunity to tour the facility. Registration is required for the tour portion only. Sign up for the tour on EventBrite!
  
  

For more information, visit durham.ca/NPWW.

Adam Basanta's Every Beloved Object returns to ancient architectural techniques as it looks toward new systems of human consumption. By returning to basic motions of trash collection and architectural assembly, we reflect on our early origins to create new monuments to everyday debris.

Heather Nicol's newest audio work Prelude/Requiem positions itself at both extremes of the human life cycle. Built upon songs for lulling infants to sleep or easing passage into a final resting place, this immersive sound installation uses multichannel audio and light to encourage introspection across oral cultures.

"Creators & Classics" returns in Spring 2023 at Orono Fairgrounds!
A Family-Friendly, Pet-Friendly event where you can browse Classic Cars + Shop Local! Our goal is to bring the community together to enjoy a day full of fun.
Enjoy Food Trucks, Live Music, Small Businesses to shop from, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, *NEW* Jeep Show & Shine, 50/50 Draw, and best of all... FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION! More exciting activities and details to be announced.

Our famous Ajax Rotary Ribfest is back again this year at Ajax Downs Casino in support of dozens of local charities and organizations.

 

Our famous Ajax Rotary Ribfest is back again this year at Ajax Downs Casino in support of dozens of local charities and organizations.

Our famous Ajax Rotary Ribfest is back again this year at Ajax Downs Casino in support of dozens of local charities and organizations.

Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring and our wonderful Trafalgar Castle School community at our May Day Festival on Saturday, May 27. The Ceremony will start at 11 a.m. and the Fun Festival begins at 12 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is free. 

PineRidge Arts Council will host two activities at Artfest. One for kids MASK MAGIC and one for adults PAINT PARTY. Both are free, but as space is limited for PAINT PARTY we require pre-registration. 

This is your opportunity to explore the artist within in an outdoor park setting. MASK MAGIC will run while supplies last and PAINT PARTY will offer three workshops with different paintings for each. https://pineridgearts.org/artfest.html

Durham's Biggest Festival Of Colors - HOLI on 27th May In Oshawa Ontario Canada

✅ Outdoor Event

✅ Music by Wellknown Dj's

✅ Dance

✅ Food

✅ Authentic Retail Stores

✅ Dance Performance

✅ Vibrant Plant Based Colors

✅ Live Dhol Performance

✅ Inflatables for Kids Activity

✅ 360 Degree Photography

Festival of colors is celebrated every year to promote Diversity and Inclusion in the community at the outdoor facility next to the lake. The natural colors used in the festival represents happiness, love and freedom to live vibrantly. Local businesses will have an opportunity to present their business and offerings to local community.

Everyone is Welcome to join us and play with Vibrant Colors. 5 shades of natural colors will be available. *Natural Colors are plant based made from corn startch and food colors.

Kids 10 and under are FREE. Spend quality time with the Durham family at outdoor event and create great memories.