Kristen Calis

Ontario

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Articles

3 Main Streets for strolling, shopping, dining and more in Prince Edward County

1 week ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

If you’re like me and love small towns with a vibrant main street, cute shops and unique restaurants, a trip to Prince Edward County will not disappoint. Of course, PEC has a lot to offer from stellar wineries to beautiful beaches — and a wide array of accommodations. But a day of shopping, lunching and strolling the main street is another great way to relax while supporting local business.
Your guide to must-visit main streets in Prince Edward County for a perfect day out

1 week ago | thespec.com | Kristen Calis

If you’re like me and love small towns with a vibrant main street, cute shops and unique restaurants, a trip to Prince Edward County will not disappoint. Of course, PEC has a lot to offer from stellar wineries to beautiful beaches — and a wide array of accommodations. But a day of shopping, lunching and strolling the main street is another great way to relax while supporting local business.
Pickering planning $15-million downtown park in future City Centre, wants public’s input

1 week ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

Pickering is planning the first phase of its downtown development and you are invited to weigh in. A community survey is now open, asking for help shaping the City Centre park. Feedback will help inform the future design and features. The project ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The city is working with MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. to design a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming urban park where residents can gather and connect year-round — a project budgeted for $15 million.
Pickering woman with cystic fibrosis fought for life-saving medicine, honoured for role in nation-wide changes

1 week ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

A Pickering woman who was once facing the end stages of cystic fibrosis has received a royal honour, more than five years later. Stephanie Stavros recently received a King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizing her advocacy for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community. “This honour reflects the power of a community that refused to stay silent,” Stavros said.
‘A respected leader’: Former Whitby mayor Des Newman dies at 94

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

Tributes from elected officials, friends, family, former colleagues and Whitby residents are pouring in after the death of one of the town’s most influential residents. Former mayor Desmond Newman, known by many as Des, died at the age of 94 on June 9. “Whitby has lost a respected leader, but Newman’s legacy lives on in the community he helped build,” Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy said in a statement.
Pickering Coun. Lisa Robinson, Mayor Kevin Ashe remain at odds after city removes video using surveillance footage

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

The City of Pickering has removed a video it posted on social media in late 2024 regarding security concerns about a councillor and her supporters, following complaints to Ontario’s privacy commissioner. Ward 1 City Coun. Lisa Robinson posted her own video on June 4 after learning the video had been taken down. “This is a story about corruption, abuse of power, and a city government caught red-handed violating the rights of its citizens,” Robinson claimed.
Ajax begins construction on new multi-use trail along Westney Road

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

The Ajax multi-use trail system is about to grow. Residents using Westney Road South will likely notice construction along the west side of the street. The Town of Ajax began construction of a new asphalt multi-use trail on June 9, along the west side of Westney Road South, between Bayly Street West and Lake Driveway West. To ensure public safety, the west side sidewalk will be closed for the duration of the project.
Attack on Ajax mosque leader third similar incident in Durham in under 3 months

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

Ajax council is standing with a local mosque leader who was assaulted on May 31, the second alleged attack on a Muslim individual in the town in less than three months. The incident took place at Masjid Quba — Islamic Society of Ajax, said Durham police spokesperson Const. Emily Mitchell. She said the suspect had been staying at the mosque for a period of time when he was asked to leave. “The suspect became aggressive and punched the victim in the upper body,” she said.
Multi-use trail construction in Ajax underway

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

The Ajax multi-use trail system is about to grow. Residents using Westney Road South will likely notice construction along the west side of the street. The Town of Ajax began construction of a new asphalt multi-use trail on June 9, along the west side of Westney Road South, between Bayly Street West and Lake Driveway West. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW To ensure public safety, the west side sidewalk will be closed for the duration of the project.
Councillor raises alarm on ‘fireworks wars’ in north Ajax

2 weeks ago | durhamregion.com | Kristen Calis

An Ajax councillor is raising the alarm about “fireworks wars” taking place in a north Ajax community. Ward 2 Coun. Nancy Henry has been receiving complaints that on Mondays of long weekends — and any day when fireworks are legal in the town, particularly in the summer — hundreds of individuals, who appear to mostly be teenagers, allegedly meet at the Nottingham Market Shopping Mall — known to many as the ‘No Frills Plaza’ at Westney Road North and Williamson Drive West.