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Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its eighth Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.
Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments...
Regional Council confirms support of Pickering airport
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2019 08:15 AM
Whitby, Ont. – Durham Regional Council has confirmed its support, in principle, for the development of an airport in the City of Pickering.
“Airports are valuable economic drivers in the development of business, tourism, communities, and the surrounding infrastructure,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “With the federal lands in Pickering, we could offer a model of environmentally sustainable airport operations—a contemporary vision of an aerotropolis with a focus on innovation,...
Seizing the clean energy opportunity in Durham
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 04:00 AM
Durham Community Energy Plan endorsed by Regional Council
Whitby, Ontario – Regional Council has officially endorsed the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP). The DCEP aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and encourage green energy solutions at the local level, and will guide Durham’s future growth and development, energy generation, delivery and use to the year 2050. The plan was developed in partnership with all eight area municipalities and...
One-metre of clearance required when travelling alongside or passing cyclists
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2019 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is reminding drivers they are required to keep at least one-metre away from bicycles when driving. Additionally, drivers are not to pass a bicycle travelling in the same direction unless there is sufficient space to do so safely, while staying at least one-metre away from the cyclist.
“Motorists and cyclists have to work together to keep each other safe. They have the same rights and responsibilities and must follow the same rules of the road,” says Brian Bridgeman,...
Agricultural education for all ages celebrated at Durham Farm Connections
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – More than 1,100 Grade 3 students from across Durham Region attended Durham Farm Connections, an educational program that meets Ontario curriculum requirements and allows students to be a farmer for a day.
The three-day event, held April 2 to 4 at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena in Brooklin, included live animal displays and hands-on demonstrations by local farmers. This included dairy, beef, poultry, sheep, maple syrup, vegetables, apples and crop stations. A Durham Region farmer...
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