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Durham Region pleased that GO East Extension is moving ahead
Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 02:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is pleased that the GO Lakeshore East extension to Bowmanville was included in the provincial budget and is moving ahead. It will bring a much-needed connection to the larger GO Transit network.
This expanded rail transit service will help to reduce congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), while connecting people to education and job opportunities.
The Region of Durham has worked closely with the City of Oshawa, Municipality of Clarington, Metrolinx...
Be ready for anything: Emergency Preparedness Week – May 1 to 7
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents that Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 1 to 7. This year’s theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. The intent of this theme is to encourage residents to become better prepared for a range of emergencies they could potentially face in Durham Region. Here are a few easy steps everyone can take:
- Have a plan in case you are told to stay inside or to leave quickly. Pick a meet-up spot out of town. Your...
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Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Homes Program
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today’s launch of the Durham Greener Homes Program will make it easier and more affordable for Durham Region residents to make energy improvements to their homes.
By empowering residents to undertake home energy renovations, the Durham Greener Homes Program will help reduce our climate impact, save Durham residents money on energy bills and create jobs in the clean energy transition.
Program participants will gain access to a home energy coach who will provide impartial expert advice...
New E-scooter by-law prioritizes efficient transportation and safety
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 03:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On April 27, Durham Regional Council approved the new Electric Kick Scooter By-law that supports the use of e-scooters on Regional roads.
On January 1, 2020, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) implemented a new five-year pilot program to permit Electric Kick Scooters (e-scooters) on Ontario’s roads.
Through the pilot, MTO has given municipalities the ability to permit the use of...
Celebrating inclusivity in our communities
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 02:02 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is once again celebrating its accessibility achievements via the 2022-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan—a document designed to highlight the achievements of past accessibility plans and reports, while outlining efforts that will continue into 2025.
The elimination of accessibility barriers across Regional operations relate to attitudes, technology, policies, and procedures; as well as those involving physical accessibility to buildings, services and transportation....
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