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Durham Region recognizes International Women’s Day
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 08:48 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:
“Durham Region is filled with talented, courageous and hard-working women; people who bring fresh insights, innovation and ingenuity into our lives.
We all have women in our lives, whose direct actions helped to shape us, while also helping to make our communities better. Today, we invite everyone to celebrate their contributions,...
Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children
Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2023 10:43 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.
The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another between two and five-years old and, subsequently, every year from that time on. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...
Growing Durham Region’s agri-food industry and vibrant northern economies for the future
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2023 01:22 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is moving forward with two five-year plans to deliver new economic development projects, programs and approaches to grow its agri-food industry and create high-value jobs in north Durham. The Region will be working hand-in-hand with its partners in the north to create jobs and economic growth over the next five years.
The Growing Agri-food Durham Plan 2023 – 2027was created in co-operation with Durham’s various agri-food producers, businesses...
Durham Region unveils new public art at Regional Headquarters
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Staff and visitors can expect a colourful and inspiring welcome as they enter Durham Region’s Headquarters, as a new public art installation was unveiled today.
Durham College Fine Arts students created the art as part of a community collaboration program. The artwork has been installed along the stone wall at the north entrance of 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby. The pieces represent the themes of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
This installation is part of a...
Durham Region is pleased with OPG announcement to proceed with headquarters in Durham
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 04:18 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:
“Durham Region is an exciting place to be—filled with talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where manufacturing drives economic development, while clean energy powers our future.
Today, we were pleased to hear that Ontario Power Generation (OPG)—one of our longest-standing partners—is...
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