so much to do. so little time!

Although the month of March is about birth, rebirth, about earth bringing forth new life, March is oddly named for Mars, the god of war, and not Venus, the goddess of love. It's all Greek to me, but anyway to balance it out, the International Women’s Day is on Sunday March 8 this 2026. That seems appropriate.  Alexandra Luke International Women’s Day would be a good day, then, to visit the heritage of one of Oshawa’s extraordinary women, Alexandra Luke , a painter, and membe

Dear Gentle Reader, It’s a new year! Perhaps it is because I was born in January that I have always felt it a time of luxury, indulgence and resetting. As we go back to work adorning all of our holiday gifts, there is newness in the air. January is also when we can look forward to the latest season of the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. Divided into two parts, the worldwide release of Season 4’s A-side is scheduled for January 29th, with the back half becoming available on Feb

The last month of the year always affords me the opportunity to look back and reflect on how far I’ve come. Sometimes that’s with friends over champagne and something savoury. But most of the time, it is in the solitude of my living room, with a fantastic acoustic album and a journal.  The weather took away some of my seasonal joy this year with the cancellation of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights. It is difficult to get into the season without these annual events that bring

The art scene in the great city of Oshawa is constantly evolving, always creating. December sees the inaugural Holiday Window Walk in Downtown Oshawa . Several local artists, in association with the Oshawa Art Association and Oshawa Tourism, have been commissioned to transform the windows of businesses into a winter wonderland. It's the perfect inviting tie-in as one strolls between the retail restaurants, venues, and civic buildings. Businesses involved include many who ar

September in Oshawa is the ultimate destination for live music lovers. From iconic performances at the Tribute Communities Centre and historic Regent Theatre to intimate sets at the Biltmore Theatre, Bond St. Events Centre, and local favorites like Cork and Bean and The Atria, the city is alive with sound all month long. And while the Convergence Music and Art Festival (Sept. 19–21, 2025) is the crown jewel of the season, it’s just one part of a month packed with can’t-miss c