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Eligible families can receive up to $2,000 for post-secondary education
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2022 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Eligible families in Durham Region can receive up to $2,000 from the Government of Canada for their child’s post-secondary education.
To qualify for the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) benefit:
- The household income must be less than $49,000 per year.
- The child must be born in 2004 or later.
- As of 2022, CLB-eligible youth who are 18 years of age must apply for the CLB themselves.
The benefit is deposited directly into a Registered Education Savings Plan for the child.
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Waterfront Trail at Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant closed during construction work
Posted on Monday, January 31, 2022 01:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with The Regional Municipality of York, will be making enhancements to the Waterfront Trail and surrounding area by the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The Waterfront Trail and Frisco Road in Pickering will be closed in stages to complete the work.
When: Pre-construction site works to commence in early March. Further updates to be provided as project progresses. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the...
Upcoming road closure on Sandford Road in Uxbridge
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 01:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Sandford Road in the Township of Uxbridge.
When: January 31 until March 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Sandford Road (Regional Road 11), between Concession 2 and Concession 3, in the Township of Uxbridge.
Why: To repair the Smith Bridge over Pefferlaw River.
Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to...
Durham Region launches new accessibility widget
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 08:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Communities across Durham Region are placing inclusivity at the forefront. It’s about ensuring that every individual—regardless of their abilities—can participate.
Part of this mindset is ensuring municipal websites are built on inclusion and accessibility. In Durham Region, the launch of a new accessibility widget is helping to meet the unique needs of those accessing the website; offering various features to support user experience.
When: The accessibility widget will be available...
Potential waste collection delays
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 11:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of potential collection delays.
Why: COVID-19 cases are contributing to labour shortages.
Blue box recycling, green bin organics and garbage that is not completed on a regularly scheduled collection day will be collected the following day. Residents are asked to keep their materials out until they are collected.
Please be aware that due to staffing shortages collection services are extending into the evening hours.
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