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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Call for applications to the Sustainable Food Security Fund
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications to the Sustainable Food Security Fund, to support access to fresh, nutritious food for residents experiencing food insecurity.
What: The Sustainable Food Security Fund supports local non-profit organizations with initiatives that promote long-term solutions to improve food security in Durham Region. Examples of projects include market-style food banks, community gardens, nutrition education programs, innovative ideas to recover...
Share your thoughts at the virtual PICs for Bayly Street and Westney Road multi-use paths
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:20 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Have your say during the virtual Public Information Centres (PICs). The Regional Municipality of Durham invites the public to share their questions or comments on the preliminary design for multi-use paths on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering and Westney Road (Regional Road 31) in the Town of Ajax.
When: March 19 to April 2, 2025.
Where: Bayly Street, from Begley Street to Liverpool Road (Regional Road 29), in the City of Pickering and Westney Road, from...
Lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 11:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: March 17 to December 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be reduced to a single lane of traffic between 10th Concession and Boundary Road, in Clarington.
Why: To safely replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway.
Note: Temporary traffic...
Stop and look: Ensuring safety at Durham's intersections
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 11:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A simple pause can save a life. Durham Region urges drivers to come to a complete stop at stop signs and check both directions before moving forward. This small action is a crucial part of how Durham is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.
Where: Stop signs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region.
Why: Drivers must look in both directions and check the sidewalk before...
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