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Region of Durham maintains strong credit ratings

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has maintained its Triple “A” credit rating with stable outlook from two key rating agencies, and remains one of only seven Canadian municipalities to hold this distinction. Both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) and S&P Global Ratings (S&P) have confirmed the Region’s Triple “A” ratings; reflecting the Region’s very strong financial management, budgetary performance and manageable debt burden.

“The Regional Municipality of Durham...

Regions proposing to increase waste processing limit by 20,000 tonnes at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have begun the Environmental Screening Process to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

“The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of 140,000 tonnes of waste per year. Durham and York Regions, who co-own the facility, are proposing to increase the Environmental Compliance Approval capacity...

“Growing Resilience” in Durham Region’s agricultural sector

Whitby, Ontario – Growing Resilience, the Durham Region Agriculture Sector Climate Adaptation Strategy, has been approved in principle by Regional Council. The Strategy is an addendum to the Region’s award-winning Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP), which was released in 2016.

Agriculture is one of Durham Region’s largest industries. Home to more than 1,300 farms, covering approximately 47 per cent of total land area, Durham’s agricultural community is already experiencing the impacts...

Your Voice Durham: help shape the future of Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently developing its five-year strategic plan—a guiding document that will identify priorities for Regional Council, while creating a framework for the organization’s service planning and delivery.

To support the public engagement process, the Region is launching Your Voice Durham, a new digital engagement platform meant to inspire conversation and encourage community participation—anytime, anywhere. Through the website durham.ca/YourVoice,...

Register your event for Culture Days in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism invites area municipalities, artists, event producers, and local organizations to be a part of the celebration of Durham Region’s arts and culture scene during the 2019 Culture Days weekend, taking place September 27 to 29.

This year, Culture Days is celebrating 10 years of sharing our communities’ cultural spirit and passion; examining the arts and culture sector through the lens of “Creativity, the Arts and Well-being.”

“Durham Region is home to an amazing and expressive...