News Releases
Search
Major milestone reached in GO Extension to Bowmanville
Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2024 10:48 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:
“The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed following the completion of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for the Lakeshore GO East Extension to Bowmanville. The TPAP is an environmental assessment that ensures any potential negative impacts to the natural, social, cultural and...
Regional Chair brings New Year’s greetings
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2024 09:30 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:
“The start of a new calendar year is a new beginning. It is a time to be optimistic about the future, but also a time to reflect on the past year; to acknowledge the challenges we overcame, celebrate what we accomplished and grow from our learned experiences.
In 2023, we saw incredible growth as our population reached 745,000 people....
Durham Regional Council approves 2024 Business Plans and Budget Guideline
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 01:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On December 20, Durham Regional approved a 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline of a 2.5 per cent increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board and a 5.0 per cent increase for all other Regional programs and services including a minimum of 0.5 per cent dedicated to fund anticipated property tax impacts resulting from Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Ontario Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Goods Jobs Act, 2023 and related...
Durham Regional Council approves 2024 water and sanitary sewer user rates
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 08:41 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2024 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 4.9 per cent, plus 2.5 per cent for impacts of Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Ontario Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Goods Jobs Act, 2023 and related provincial legislation. The combined 7.4 per cent increase results in an estimated increase of $79.68 annually for an average residential customer.
In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation...
Region of Durham appoints members to 1635 Dundas Community Liaison Committee
Posted on Monday, December 11, 2023 03:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The creation of the 1635 Dundas Community Liaison Committee (CLC) was endorsed by Durham Region after the first community engagement session was held on August 30, 2023. Its purpose: to share information; while identifying issues, concerns and mitigation strategies that will assist in the successful integration of this project, and its residents, into the broader community. The Region and the 1635 Dundas CLC will work together in advance of the building’s opening in winter of...
Contact Us