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Works Department wins Project of the Year Award for Road Widening and Re-construction project
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 02:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On May 17, the Region of Durham’s Works Department was recognized with a Project of the Year Award at the National Public Works Week event, for the Victoria Street Road Widening and Re-construction project.
Presented by the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA), this award promotes excellent management and administration of public works projects in municipalities across Ontario. Durham’s award-winning project was selected in the Environment category for demonstrating an awareness...
Upcoming E-mobility demo at Regional Headquarters
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2022 09:52 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Staff from Durham Region’s Planning and Economic Development Department and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team are hosting an e-scooter and e-bike demo to educate attendees on the use of E-mobility devices, rules, regulations and safety tips outlined in the new Regional Electric Kick Scooter By-law.
When: June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The E-mobility demo will take place at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1A 6A3, in the northwest parking...
Durham Region recognizes National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 04:03 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:
“June is National Indigenous History Month. It encourages us to take time to learn and honour the history, ancestral traditions, and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. We encourage everyone to reflect on the relationships—both past and present— between settler and Indigenous communities. To move forward with the ongoing...
Chair Henry proclaims June as Seniors Month in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 11:49 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:
“In honour of Seniors Month, I would like to celebrate the beauty of experience and the amazing contributions that seniors make in Durham Region.
Through volunteering, working, supporting friends and family, sharing words of wisdom and more, seniors help to make our communities great!
Durham Region is proud to offer vibrant, diverse...
Durham Region celebrates diversity; raises flag for Pride Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:06 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:
“In Durham Region, we treat all with dignity and respect; recognizing that everyone's contribution is equally as important. That’s why we are proud to recognize today as the beginning of Pride Month—a celebration of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people and their journey towards acceptance...
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