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Enter to win an overnight getaway when you Gather At The Farm in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – As the air becomes crisp and the leaves change colour, there is no better place to experience fall than on a farm in Durham Region. Throughout the month of October, Durham Tourism is encouraging visitors and the local community to Gather at the Farm for a chance to win an overnight getaway in Port Perry!

Getting lost in a corn maze, picking the perfect pumpkin, taking a wagon ride—you will find it all at one of the many farm events featured by Durham Tourism. Visit a farm store to...

Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

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 examination between two and five-years old and, subsequently, every year thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...

Region of Durham reflects on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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 (September 30) marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we memorialize the children who never returned home, and honour survivors of the residential school system, their families and communities, who continue to be impacted by systemic injustices affecting Indigenous Peoples.

In Durham Region,...

Durham Region’s annual DAAC farm tour highlights future innovations and challenges in agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 22nd annual farm tour at Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry. The theme was “Forward Thinking Agriculture in Durham Region” and covered a variety of topics, including experimental farming, modern challenges in agriculture, opportunities and challenges of on-farm diversified uses, family farms and diversifying farm operations.

“Events like this are important for people to connect...

Durham Regional Council considers the 2025 Business Plans and Budget Guideline

Whitby, ON – On September 25, 2024, Durham Regional Council approved a 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline which provides an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9 per cent for 2025. This includes a budget increase of 9.25 per cent for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50 per cent for conservation authorities and 5.96 percent for all other Regional programs and services including transit, paramedics, housing, long-term care, social services, roads and...