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Statement from Regional Chair on Canada Day
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2020 07:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today, we celebrate one of the best countries in the world. In Canada, we stand with each other—proud of our diversity and united in our hopes for the future.
Our nation’s success comes from the strength of its people. In these challenging and unpredictable times, Canadians have shown tremendous resilience; lifting each other up and...
New strategic plan demonstrates why Durham is – simply – more
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The future of Durham Region is bright; supported with a strong, five-year strategic plan that identifies key priorities for Regional Council and outlines our continued delivery of award-winning programs and services.
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in North America, this plan reflects Durham’s innovative and resilient economy; featuring autonomous and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. It also underlines the Region’s commitment to land-use...
Region of Durham launches roadmap for post-pandemic recovery
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 08:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan (report 2020-COW-22)—a roadmap to recovery that considers supports for vulnerable residents, local businesses and the modernization of Regional services and programs.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Durham Region has continued to provide essential services while ensuring the health and safety of its community members. New programs and services were developed to meet the emerging and urgent...
Regional Chair to host anti-Black racism town hall
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Across the communities that make up the Region of Durham, we have been clear in our need to fight racism and discrimination. We work hard to build a region that is welcoming, but we know that embracing diversity and inclusion is not enough.
We need to educate ourselves on the realities of anti-Black racism and acknowledge how we have...
Durham Region showcases its innovation community at Collision conference
Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 08:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is showing businesses and investors why the eastern edge of the Greater Toronto Area is known for its innovation, STEM talent and creativity at the Collision from Home technology conference this week.
Located just east of Toronto, Durham Region’s rich history of innovation stretches back to when Robert McLaughlin started his journey to transform human mobility by founding McLaughlin Carriage (later General Motors of Canada). As Durham grew, so too has its innovation...
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