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Plus a whole-town street party in Whitby and the Scottish Games turn 30 in Uxbridge.

Plus butterflies on our waterfront and an upgrade to 911 (which I hope you never need.)

Plus the birthplace of GM Canada and a boardwalk built for frog-watching. Oh! and Mr. Dressup comes home.

Plus two of Ontario's finest and a month of music in the park across the Durham Eight.

Plus your weekend lineup and Canada Day across the Durham Eight.