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A warm neighbourhood Italian pizzeria storefront on a commercial street in Ajax, Ontario at autumn dusk, with a red awning and glowing front windows

Community Spotlights · Nov 16, 2026

Pizza Pino: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Pizza Pino is a family-run Italian pizzeria at 855 Westney Road South in Ajax, Ontario, serving the community for roughly 40 years with a 5.0-star average across about 1,286 Google reviews.

A classic brick fish and chips shop on a tree-lined main street in Pickering, Ontario on a clear late-autumn afternoon, warm light glowing from the front windows beneath a red awning

Community Spotlights · Nov 9, 2026

Jasper Fish & Chips: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Jasper Fish & Chips is a long-running family fish and chips shop at 1794 Liverpool Road in Pickering, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars from 442 Google reviews.

A cozy family-run bakery storefront on the main street of Beaverton, Ontario on a crisp autumn morning, with warm light in the windows, a chalkboard on the sidewalk, and sugar maples in orange and gold along the street

Community Spotlights · Nov 2, 2026

Underground Bake Shop: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Underground Bake Shop is a family-run, from-scratch bakery at 425 Mara Road in Beaverton, Ontario, rated 4.8 stars from roughly 120 Google reviews.

The warm interior of a farm-to-table restaurant in a small Ontario town with exposed brick, wood tables set with wine glasses, and golden evening light through large front windows

Community Spotlights · Oct 26, 2026

Urban Pantry: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Urban Pantry is a family-run, farm-to-table restaurant at 4 Toronto Street North in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars from roughly 638 Google reviews.

A restored heritage brick storefront cafe on the main street of a small Ontario town in early autumn, with hanging flower baskets and bistro tables outside

Community Spotlights · Oct 19, 2026

The Piano Cafe and George Stanley Inn: Durham Region Community Spotlight

The Piano Cafe and George Stanley Inn is a family-run cafe, boutique inn, and heritage landmark at 217 Queen Street in downtown Port Perry, Ontario, rated 4.6 stars.

A classic family-run butcher shop counter with a glass display case of fresh cuts and artisan sausages, representing Halenda's Meats in Bowmanville

Community Spotlights · Oct 12, 2026

Halenda's Meats: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Halenda's Meats is a family-run butcher shop at 94 Waverley Road in Bowmanville, Ontario, in Clarington, serving Durham families quality meat and house-made sausages since 1979.

A bright modern plant-based restaurant with colourful vegan bowls on ceramic plates, representing Mathilda's in downtown Oshawa

Community Spotlights · Oct 5, 2026

Mathilda's: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Mathilda's is a fully plant-based restaurant at 29 Simcoe Street South in downtown Oshawa, Ontario, serving healthy, made-from-scratch meals since 2018.

A craft brewery taproom with a long wooden bar, brass taps, and exposed brick, representing The Town Brewery in downtown Whitby

Community Spotlights · Sep 28, 2026

The Town Brewery: Durham Region Community Spotlight

The Town Brewery is a community-focused craft brewery and taproom at 1632 Charles Street in downtown Whitby, Ontario, known for great beer, wood-fired pizza, and local events.

A bright artisan bakery counter with golden pastries, layered cakes, and artisan coffee cups, representing Biscuits To Baskets in Ajax

Community Spotlights · Sep 21, 2026

Biscuits To Baskets: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Biscuits To Baskets is a family-run bakery and specialty coffee shop at 109 Old Kingston Road in Ajax, Ontario, known for its Korean sponge cake, specialty coffees, and custom gift baskets.

The Big M Drive In, a retro drive-in burger stand in Pickering with red and white striped awnings and classic cars out front on a warm late-summer afternoon

Community Spotlights · Sep 14, 2026

The Big M Drive In: Durham Region Community Spotlight

The Big M Drive In is a family-run drive-in burger restaurant at 711 Krosno Blvd in Pickering, Ontario, serving the community since 1965.

The warm interior of a specialty coffee café with a wooden counter, espresso machine, pastry case, shelves of Canadian-made gifts,and armchairs by a bright window in golden afternoon light

Community Spotlights · Sep 7, 2026

Canter Coffee Cannington: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Canter Coffee Cannington is a specialty coffee shop inside the Hometown Heart Store in the village of Cannington, Ontario, known for handcrafted drinks, Canadian-made gifts,and a warm small-town welcome.

The warm interior of a craft brewery tasting room with a long wooden bar, brass taps, exposed brick and oak barrels in soft afternoon light

Community Spotlights · Sep 2, 2026

The Second Wedge Brewing Co.: Durham Region Community Spotlight

The Second Wedge Brewing Co. is a beloved craft brewery and community gathering place in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario, known for local beer and wood-fired pizza.

A charming independent bookstore storefront in a small Ontario town with brick facade and inviting display windows

Community Spotlights · Aug 26, 2026

Books Galore: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Books Galore is a beloved independent bookstore on Perry Street in downtown Port Perry, serving the community for over 20 years with new and used books.

Historic Queen Street in downtown Port Perry with heritage storefronts and outdoor dining

Community Spotlights · Aug 24, 2026

Marwan’s Global Bistro: Durham Region Community Spotlight

Marwan’s Global Bistro in downtown Port Perry offers globally inspired cuisine and a warm atmosphere. A community spotlight on one of Durham Region’s favourite dining destinations.

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