There has been a noticeable shift in the way Canadians think about where they spend their money.

More people are checking where products are made, choosing Canadian brands, shopping at independent stores and supporting businesses that employ people in their own communities.

But when it comes to one of the largest financial transactions most of us will ever make, there is another question worth asking:

Who owns the real estate brokerage you are hiring?

Dan Plowman Team Realty Inc., Brokerage is a local Canadian real estate brokerage based in Oshawa, Ontario. We live here, work here and have built our business around serving homeowners and homebuyers throughout Durham Region and the surrounding communities.

When you choose a local…

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Summer may be coming to an end, but some of the best local events of the year are just getting started.

September and October bring fall fair season to Durham Region and the surrounding communities, with agricultural shows, midway rides, demolition derbies, local vendors, live entertainment, harvest celebrations and, of course, plenty of fall food.

If you're looking for things to do in Durham Region this fall, there are events happening almost every weekend. We've rounded up some of the 2026 fall fairs and festivals in Durham Region, along with a few destinations in Kawartha Lakes and nearby Brighton that are worth adding to your fall calendar.

Port Perry Fair

September 5–7, 2026 | Port Perry Fairgrounds

Labour Day weekend marks the…

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The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to tighten in July 2026 as the number of new listings declined and buyers faced increased competition for available homes. While prices remain below last year’s levels, the changing balance between sales and listings could be an early sign that the market is beginning to stabilize.

Here in Durham Region, July brought the typical summer slowdown in activity, with fewer sales and fewer new listings than June. The average sale price also moved lower month-over-month, but the numbers varied considerably between individual Durham municipalities.

GTA Market Conditions Continued to Tighten

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,995 home sales in July 2026, a slight 0.9% decrease compared with July 2025. However, new…

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 Oshawa is getting a full afternoon of food, activities, local businesses, prizes and community connections on August 15, 2026!

Join us at 785 Taunton Rd E (Torchbearer Taproom) from 12 PM to 4 PM for Meet Your Neighbours Community Day, an event designed to bring residents, families, local businesses and community organizations together in one place.

Throughout the afternoon, there will be scheduled meetup times for different interests and age groups, along with pop-ups, giveaways, food and other activities happening around the plaza.

Scheduled Meetup Times

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Parents & Young Kids
A chance for local families to connect while the kids enjoy activities and limited free kids packs.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Dogs & Their…

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