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Durham students learn about agricultural science and farming in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Last week, more than 300 Durham high school students attended the Durham Farm Connections agri-science education day, held at Clarington Central Secondary School.

The agriculture education program is designed to align with curriculum requirements for Grade 9 and 10 science, Grade 11 biology and environmental science, and Grade 12 biology. Students attended the program for one class period (75 minutes) and rotated through agriculture-themed stations covering topics such as:...

Durham Region hosts the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum

Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham successfully hosted the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in the City of Oshawa.

More than 300 residents, community partners, businesses, academics, students, government officials and tech industry leaders in Durham Region and beyond registered to attend the forum to share feedback on, and learn more about, smart cities approaches and technologies.

“This event is the...

Durham Region appoints Chief Administrative Officer

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Selection Committee has confirmed the appointment of Elaine Baxter-Trahair to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for The Regional Municipality of Durham, effective December 1, 2018.

“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Baxter-Trahair as Chief Administrative Officer,” said Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Elaine understands the importance of collaboration and partnership;...

STOP Program: Support for Ontario smokers who wish to quit

Whitby, Ontario - For many smokers, the cost of nicotine replacement products can be a barrier to quitting. The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program workshop offers eligible participants in Durham Region five weeks of cost-free nicotine replacement therapy and smoking cessation information to help them in their quit attempt.

Nicotine replacement therapy has been shown to effectively help people quit smoking by easing withdrawal symptoms. Workshop participants also receive educational...

Plan your route online with Traffic Watch

Whitby, Ontario – Want to check your route for traffic issues before hitting the road? Durham Region’s Traffic Watch map is a live, interactive tool that shows issues that may affect your travel throughout Durham Region.

“Traffic Watch is a useful tool for residents who are looking to find better routes around Durham by avoiding traffic disruptions,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services. “Images from traffic cameras are updated every minute, giving users almost...