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Proposed design for Beaverton Supportive Housing wins Canadian Architect Award
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2022 02:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The proposed design for the Beaverton Supportive Housing Project earned a 2021 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence on April 1. This is the first time a Region of Durham facility has received this honour.
The proposed design by Montgomery Sisam Architects features two structures—both a two- and three-storey structure—with a connective link that serves as the main entrance lobby and opens onto a landscaped courtyard.
The three-storey structure contains living accommodations for...
Provincial government removes tolls on Highway 412 and 418 in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2022 10:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Beginning today, April 5, the Province of Ontario has removed tolls from Highways 412 and 418 in Durham Region. Highways 412 and 418 are two north-south oriented highways that connect Highway 401 to Highway 407.
The removal of tolls on these highways will promote economic activity, supporting local businesses and residents who rely on these highways for the movement of people and goods. Maximizing the use of the 412 and 418 will reduce congestion on local roads, connect people to...
Chair Henry welcomes major General Motors investment in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 12:04 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 on bringing even more jobs and prominence to the Oshawa Assembly Plant is welcome news for the residents and families of Oshawa and across Durham Region.
I am thrilled to say that, as part of a $2 billion investment, General Motors (GM) will be adding a third shift to the Oshawa plant, bringing the number of new...
Region of Durham launches online tool that indicates school readiness for children
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:58 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is launching the interactive Durham Early Development Instrument (EDI) tool to show how ready children are to learn in school.
The EDI is a questionnaire completed by teachers for all senior kindergarten children. The questionnaire was developed at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University and helps indicate school readiness based on five developmental areas:
- Physical health and well-being: children are healthy, independent and rested each day...
Region of Durham lifts state of emergency
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 09:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“Today, March 28, in consultation with the Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, the Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Emergency Control Group, and in partnership with all of our local municipalities, I am happy to officially lift the state of emergency in Durham Region.
When I declared the state of emergency two years ago, no one truly knew the challenging journey...
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