By Will McGuirk
Dexterity is built into the culture of Agile Manufacturing Inc. In 2021, the 3D printing additive manufacturing company expanded into Beaverton—as a result of growth—after 20 years of flexing its business muscles in Uxbridge. The company has thrived in its new north Durham location. Business growth has necessitated further expansion into space their plan said wouldn't be used until eight to 10 years in the future.
By Will McGuirk
It’s only February, but it feels so like March outside one would expect to see some earlier-than-usual seasonal blossoms burst forth. Not likely, really, but the blooming wonderful Butter Cups will perform at Simcoe Blues ‘n Jazz on Friday, February 17.
By Will McGuirk
Because of its significant transportation heritage, Oshawa has always been a mover on the world stage. It remains so even today. Those seeking a greater understanding of news stories around the current war in Ukraine can see, feel, hear and touch those topics during the Winter Warfare Tank Saturday, which takes place on February 11 at the Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum.
“This February, we will feature a number of vehicles that have stories during winter conflicts around the world from the Second World War to the events in Eastern Europe today,” says Executive Director Jeremy Neal Blowers.
Frances Newman, CEO, Oshawa Public Libraries
Via Oshawa Tourism
By Will McGuirk
With four branches across the city to manage, Oshawa Public Libraries’ CEO, Frances Newman, has a lot on her plate. But there’s always room for something more, in particular, she says, if it’s from Avanti Trattoria, the family-owned restaurant a short walk from the McLaughlin Branch.
“I love Italian food,” says Newman, whose story as CEO in Oshawa began seven years ago, having moved from Nova Scotia, where she was CEO of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library.
By Will McGuirk
Parkwood Estate is the crown jewel of Oshawa. The former home of GM Canada president, Col. Sam McLaughlin, looks like it could have even been featured in the Netflix series, The Crown. The building and grounds are sumptuous in their elegant simplicity. Parkwood has, of course, been featured in many many films and series, including most recently, Culprits, Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, Paranormal Hotel II, and Star Trek – Strange New World.
The historic McLaughlin family home is maintained with full regard for its heritage status as the founding story of the city. But like many historically significant places in Oshawa, this home is very much about the present and the future, as well as the past.