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Region of Durham and Town of Whitby reach agreement for 1635 Dundas Street Project
Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 03:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Whitby have reached an agreement related to 1635 Dundas Street. This decision will help to ensure collaboration that will allow the project to move forward.
The Region purchased 1635 Dundas to help address the urgent need for housing and services. This will become part of the system of services across Durham to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It will help to provide immediate solutions to help individuals...
Public review invited on York Region Sewage Works Project Report
Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are working together to carry out the York Region Sewage Works Project, a long-term wastewater infrastructure project spanning across Ajax and Pickering in Durham Region and several cities and towns in York Region. The public is invited to review and comment on the project report until December 4 by visiting durham.ca/YorkDurhamSewageProject.
As required by the Supporting Growth and Housing in York and Durham Regions Act, 2022, the...
Region of Durham honours National Housing Day with a commitment to affordable rental housing
Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 09:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to helping initiate the development of 1,000 new affordable rental housing units, as detailed in the Master Housing Strategy.
To achieve this goal, the Region is taking innovative approaches. This includes working with private and non-profit sector partners. In March 2022, Regional Council endorsed the new At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides capital grants and planning...
Shop local this holiday season during #ShopInDurham Week
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 03:20 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism—in partnership with the Durham Economic Task Force (DETF)—are encouraging the community to shop local this holiday season during Shop in Durham Week, from November 26 to December 2.
Shop in Durham Week will kick off with a flag-raising ceremony at Regional Headquarters on November 27. This weeklong celebration highlights the region’s vibrant and diverse business community; serving as a reminder to support local businesses during the season of gift-giving—and...
Recognizing environment and climate leaders in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee’s (DECAC) 2023 Durham Environmental Achievement Awards were handed out last night at the Durham Environment and Climate Forum at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa.
Established in 2003, the award categories – named in memory of past environmental leaders – recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region. The program is...
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