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At Resources, we regularly partner with and promote events and news from the many collaborative agencies we work alongside.  We understand how important timely information and opportunities are to the families, youth and children and child care centers we support. Though this page, we aim to share meaningful connections to events, educational opportunities, and more.

New updates are added regularly – check back often!

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Become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in Durham Region

Early Childhood Educators (ECE) play an important role in helping to create a high-quality early learning and child care system that is inclusive for all families.

This is an exciting time to become a Registered ECE because, as child care costs go down, it is expected that more families will access these services. A growing system needs a growing skilled workforce. If you’re interested in earning an ECE diploma and becoming a RECE, financial help is available.

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Grade 5s in Durham benefit from free Action Pass

Only 39% of youth in Canada meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day? Youth tend to reduce their physical activity after passing Grade 5.

To counter that, municipalities in Durham offer the Grade 5 Action Pass! This pass gives grade 5 students free access to various physical programs in Durham.

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2025 Fall GROW Newsletter

As the children head back to school, the colour of autumn is settling in.

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Fall GROW Newsletter is now live!

Take a minute to check out the great training opportunities offered this fall.

 

 

 

 

Oshawa Community Hockey League (OCHL)

Development in Strides is a specialized hockey program developed by the Oshawa Community Hockey League (OCHL) to introduce children aged 6 to 10 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the sport of hockey. The program is thoughtfully designed to provide a supportive environment where participants can build hockey skills, social interaction, and self-confidence.

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