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Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Finance

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Nancy Taylor to the position of Commissioner of Finance/Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Durham.

“We are pleased to appoint Nancy Taylor to this strategic senior position; responsible for the Region’s financial management and overall fiscal accountability,” said Garry Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). “Nancy Taylor has dedicated the last 25 years to providing service to the community through her work with...

New member sworn in for Durham Regional Council

Whitby, Ontario – Today, City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Joe Kolodzie completed his Declaration of Office and became a member of Durham Regional Council.

Councillor Kolodzie fills the vacancy left by the resignation of City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Bob Chapman. Councillor Kolodzie was appointed to this role, by members of Oshawa City Council, during their June 28 meeting.

For a complete list of Durham Regional Council members, as well as their respective Standing Committee positions, please...

Emergency exercise successfully completed

The Region of Durham has successfully completed an emergency reception centre exercise at the Durham College and UOIT campus in Oshawa.

The Region regularly co-ordinates exercises as part of its ongoing emergency management program. During this exercise, participants simulated opening and operating an emergency reception centre. A reception centre would open in the extremely unlikely event of a nuclear emergency.

“Exercises let us practise and test our emergency response plans and overall preparedness,”...

Building Business Forum inspires entrepreneurship in north Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, hosted the sixth-annual North Durham Building Business Forum (BBF). This annual event brought business leaders together to inspire new ideas, make strategic connections, and strengthen the local economy. The half-day conference was held at Blackstock Recreation Complex in Scugog, and featured business representatives from north Durham.

“North Durham presents unique opportunities...

Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week

Whitby, Ontario  – The Regional Municipality of Durham has recognized Waste Reduction Week from October 16 to 22, with an official proclamation on behalf of Regional Council.

“While Durham Region manages waste through our curbside collection program and waste management facilities, the best way to reduce waste is for residents to limit the amount they generate to begin with. That’s why we’re joining municipalities across Canada in celebrating Waste Reduction Week, a campaign that educates, engages...