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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...
Unlock opportunity at the Business Showcase: where local business meets government needs
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Do you have a product or service that can be used by the municipal sector? Pitch your business at the Business Showcase. This multi-day event is hosted annually by the Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners. The online event is a great opportunity to feature your business products and service solutions directly to municipal staff.
When: Tuesday, April 29; Wednesday, April 30; and Thursday, May 1.
Where: This is an online event.
Durham Accessibility Conference explores best practices in building a more accessible region
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 10:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites you to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.
When: May 28, 2025, in-person from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and virtual from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. To register, visit Eventbrite. Please register by May 22.
Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street, (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.
What: The theme for this year’s conference is “Fostering an Accessible and Inclusive Durham Region:...
Scugog and Brock waste management facilities remain closed
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 05:10 PM
*This PSA has been updated to reflect the current situation.
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents that due to an ongoing power outage the following service disruptions have occurred:
- The Durham Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed until further notice due to a power outage. The site will reopen once power is restored.
- The Durham Waste Management Facility in Scugog has now reopened after being closed due to a power outage.
Temporary bins have been set up...
Eligible residents can get help accessing income-boosting benefits
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – There are more than 40 benefits in Ontario that can boost incomes for residents living with low income. To help residents access these benefits, Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this spring.
Why: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:
- Learn about benefits they may be eligible for.
- Get or replace government identification, such as Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) and Birth Certificates.
- Open a Registered Education...
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