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Regional Chair Henry on acknowledging the 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2022 09:00 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:
“On September 30, we will recognize the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we memorialize and honour the children taken, families left behind, and survivors of Canada’s residential school system.
To move forward with reconciliation in our hearts, minds and actions, we must be open and honest about our...
Update #2: Durham Region’s innovative paving project on Newtonville Road
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 08:16 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has retained a third-party environmental engineering consultant, Malroz Engineering Inc., to take samples of the recycled materials used in the road base for the Newtonville Road Rehabilitation Pilot Project, to ensure they meet the Region’s expectations as blue box materials.
Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington was identified for an innovative project that uses recycled materials to reconstruct part of the road. Work on the...
Region pauses innovative paving project on Newtonville Road
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 04:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18), in the Municipality of Clarington, was identified for an innovative project that uses recycled materials to reconstruct part of the road. Work on the project has been paused until further notice providing an opportunity for the Region to verify the recycled materials being used on the pilot project to ensure the project specifications are met.
The goal of exploring the use of recycled materials in road reconstruction projects...
Durham Region invites you to experience its signature farm tour at Gates Open: Find Your Flavour
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 01:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association, Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism division is thrilled to welcome residents to 10 incredible farms across the region on October 1 and 2, during the Gates Open: Find Your Flavour event.
Gates Open is an annual, region-wide celebration of Durham’s rural communities and local agri-businesses. Durham Region’s farming families will throw their gates open (for free!) for two exciting days of fun and education,...
Health Department campaign stresses importance of reducing stigma in our community
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local anti-stigma campaign entitled, "People Who Use Drugs are Real People. Get Informed. Get Involved. Get Help.", to help increase the importance of addressing the damaging effects that stigma can have for members of our community.
“The opioid crisis continues to have great impact on communities across Durham region,” said Megan Green, a public health nurse with the Health...
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