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Region and local partners pleased to see GO East Extension moving forward
Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 04:06 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:
“Today’s announcement about the GO East Extension brings us one step closer to seeing shovels in the ground; to positively impacting people’s lives. It also marks the path for driving economic opportunities and dynamic transit-oriented communities for decades to come.
Two-way, all-day service to Bowmanville—which previously stopped in...
Durham Region celebrates National Public Service Week
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 09:19 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“In Durham Region, we strive to deliver strong, responsive and sustainable services that help to shape this region’s great quality of life.
We are proud to recognize National Public Service Week (June 11 to 17); to collectively acknowledge staff across all Regional sites for...
Durham Region wins the OPWA Project of the Year Award for the Micro-home Supportive Housing Project
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 11:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) 2022 Project of the Year Award in the Structures, less than $2 million category for the Micro-home Supportive Housing Project.
In July 2020, The Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) Council voted to expedite the development of supportive housing to help address the needs of the Region’s unsheltered residents. These needs were heightened because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as unsheltered residents lost access to...
Durham Region and Township of Scugog wins 2023 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 09:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and Township of Scugog were recently named a recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award by the Municipal Information Systems Association (Ontario), for the myDurham 311 and myScugogConnected Customer Relationship Management Solutions project.
This award recognizes the partnership between Durham Region and Township of Scugog as having successfully implemented an omnichannel experience providing customers with a consistent...
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Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 08:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). The Region is currently one of only eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded the Triple A rating by Moody’s.
According to Moody’s, Durham Region has a strong credit rating due to its conservative fiscal management which includes low debt levels, economic diversity and a positive operating profile. The accreditation also recognizes the Region’s...
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