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Current News

• Snap Whitby: Abilities Centre Ground Breaking
  June, 2010
  An overwhelming crowd of supporters, volunteers and dignitaries attended the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Abilities Centre which took place on site on the Iroquois Park grounds...
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• Toronto Star Article: Coyle: Abilities Centre a crowning achievement for Christine Elliott
  May 21, 2010
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• Press Release: Abilities Centre Officially Under Construction
  May 14, 2010
  The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Abilities Centre took place today on the site of the new centre, paving the way for construction to begin...
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• Rogers TV Durham Region News: Abilities Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony
  May 14, 2010
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• Durhamregion.com Article: Abilities Centre Breaks New Ground in Durham
  May 15, 2010
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• Metroland Gala Feature
  Updated December 17, 2009
  View the Metroland feature on the 2009 Dream Gala.
  
  
• Abilities Centre Honoured to have Justin Hines Perform
  Updated December 8, 2009
  The Abilities Centre takes great pride and delight in welcoming Justin Hines to our Gala event each year. Justin has become a very special friend of the Abilities Centre and, once again, our guests were treated to a performance by this talented singer-songwriter. Each year, he also generously donates a portion of the sales of his CD the night of the Gala to the Abilities Centre. Justin has just released two new CDs - “Chasing Silver” and his first Christmas album “Season’s Greetings”. For more information about Justin please visit his website at www.justinhines.com


• SNAP Whitby Feature December 2009
  Updated December 8, 2009
  View the SNAP Whitby full-page feature on the 2009 Dream Gala.
  
  
• Abilities Centre in Parks News: Whitby Perspective - Fall 2009
  Updated December 8, 2009
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• Abilities Centre feature in Whitby Perspective - Spring 2009
  Updated December 8, 2009
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• Abilities Centre ready to break down barriers - DurhamRegion.com
  Updated March 31, 2009
  View the Metroland news article.
  
  

Past News

• Metroland Gala Feature
  Updated December 17, 2008
  View the Metroland full-page feature on the 2008 Dream Gala.
  
  
• Gala for Whitby Abilities Centre raises $385,000
  Updated December 3, 2008
  View the Metroland news article on the 2008 Dream Gala.
  
  
• Message from The Honourable David C. Onley, O.Ont.
  Updated December 3, 2008
  Although The Honourable David C. Onley was unable to attend the 2008 Dream Gala, click here to view his video message.
  
  
• Abilities Centre Honoured to have Justin Hines Perform
  Updated December 3, 2008
  The Abilities Centre was honoured to have Justin Hines come back to perform for us at our 3rd Annual Dream Gala. Justin performed two outstanding songs which included his first single release "Wish You Well" and "Chasing Silver". He also generously donated the sales of his CD the night of the Gala to the Abilities Centre. Along with the release of his first CD "Sides" last year, Justin will have a new release in the spring of 2009. For more information about Justin please visit his website at www.justinhines.com.

• Metroland Gala Feature
  Updated December 10, 2007
  View the Metroland full-page feature on the 2007 Dream Gala.
  
  
• SNAP Whitby Feature
  Updated December 10, 2007
  View the SNAP Whitby full-page feature on the 2007 Dream Gala.
  
  
• Abilities Centre Dream Gala Performance
  Updated December 10, 2007
  The Abilities Centre Board of Directors was thrilled to have Justin Hines attend as the featured performer at the 2007 Dream Gala. Justin has recently released his first CD entitled "Sides". For more information about Justin, please visit his website at www.justinhines.com. Just performed three outstanding songs to a standing ovation, which included his first single release "Wish You Well".
  
  
• Abilities Centre Dream Gala a Huge Success!
  Updated November 30, 2006
  The Board of Directors of the Abilities Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported their Inaugural Dream Gala held on October 12, 2006 at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility and helped to make it a resounding success... Continue reading this article.
  
  
• CityLife Dream Gala Photos by The Toronto Sun
  Updated October 15, 2006
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• VIDEO: PM salutes Abilities Centre effort by DurhamRegion.com
  Updated October 13, 2006
  It was a night that celebrated inclusiveness and the strength of community as the Abilities Centre held its inaugural gala on Thursday evening in Ajax. With Prime Minister Stephen Harper in attendance and an array of talent performing on stage, the Dream Gala was a hit with the more than 600 people gathered at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility to support the soon-to-be-built centre...
  Continue reading this article and watch the accompanying video.