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The Region of Durham recognizes local organizations for implementing Smart Commute initiatives

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham recently presented Veridian Connections with the 2018 Smart Commute Durham Employer of the Year Award. The award recognizes the company’s commitment to sustainability initiatives and its dedication to growing their Smart Commute program.

Last year, Veridian installed a bike maintenance station that can be used by all cyclists, including those biking to work. The company has also seen growing employee participation in its Smart Commute initiatives and an increased...

The Region of Durham and local municipalities ask province to reaffirm commitment to Lakeshore East GO Train extension

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, along with the Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby are asking the Province to reaffirm its commitment to extend GO Train service east to Oshawa and Bowmanville. Just this week, Durham Region and local municipalities passed unanimous resolutions asking the provincial government to move forward with the GO Train Lakeshore East extension, resolve all pending negotiations and begin construction on this long-awaited project.

The resolutions...

Social Services Department honoured with Excellence Canada award

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department was presented with Excellence Canada's Gold certification in the Excellence, Innovation and Wellness Standard at Durham Regional Council today. To achieve this standard, the department demonstrated a commitment to excellence, embraced innovation across its six divisions, and continued to prioritize employee wellness.

“On behalf of Regional Council, congratulations to the Social Services Department on this national achievement,”...

More bus-only and bicycle lanes along Durham Highway 2 in Ajax and Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – Three more segments of dedicated bus-only and bicycle lanes are now complete along Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) through Ajax and Pickering.

The three new Kingston Road segments (Whites Road, Brock Road and Westney Road) add dedicated bus-only and on-road buffered bicycle lanes, along with the existing two lanes in each direction. Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes are provided at the major intersections.

“Reserved lanes improve safety for drivers, transit passengers and cyclists,...

Durham Region statement on General Motors announcement

Whitby, Ontario – Today’s announcement by General Motors is deeply disappointing. We recognize that this is an especially difficult time for all employees and families who are directly and indirectly impacted by this news. Durham Region will focus on how to best support those who have been impacted.

The Region expects General Motors to do what is right for their employees and the City of Oshawa. This will have impacts for the Canadian economy as a whole. We will work together with the Federal and...