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Region of Durham announces service provider for 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be opening 1635 Dundas Street East in winter 2024 as a low barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The Region has selected Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) as the service operator for 1635 Dundas Street East, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process.
CFOC is committed to providing safe, supervised, housing-focused shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness and partnering with the community...
Durham Region calls for funding to support homelessness and opioid crisis
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 03:23 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“We’ve seen cities and towns across Canada facing mental health, addictions and homelessness crises. And Durham Region is not immune. It’s a situation that requires the support of all three levels of government.
We’ve seen a 67 per cent increase in homelessness here. Yes, we are doing what we can, but we can’t keep up. We’re opening...
Region wins award of excellence for economic development vision
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham) has been named an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence winner for Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham strategy and action plan.
Designed to recognize current ideas and initiatives—with the potential to become future best practices for economic development—EDCO selected Invest Durham for its plan: a 30-year vision for this region, with a five-year action plan...
Regional Chair brings Lunar New Year greetings
Posted on Friday, February 09, 2024 09:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Tomorrow (February 10), an estimated two billion people will begin Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival) celebrations. This significant holiday is observed by many Chinese and Asian communities around the globe, and right here in Durham Region, to mark the first new moon in the lunar calendar year.
This year ushers in the...
Ontario Launching “One Fare" to Save Transit Riders $1,600
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 04:04 PM
Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch of “One Fare,” which will save riders an average of $1,600 each year. Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, including GO Transit.
“Our government is on a mission to keep costs down for the hardworking...
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