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Durham Region wins TECHNATION Ingenious Award for Smart Home Device Voice Service
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 01:21 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has won a TECHNATION Ingenious Award for its myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice Service project. The award recognizes Canadian technology talent and initiatives designed to improve performance, introduce new services, solve problems and grow businesses through the use of technology. The Region was the winner in the IoT award category.
The award winners were announced at a virtual awards presentation on November 30 during the CIO’s Future of...
Region awards accessibility champions in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2022 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario –December 3 is proclaimed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Durham Region. In honour of IDPD, The Region of Durham has awarded nine local champions the Accessibility Award. This award recognizes their dedication to removing barriers and making the Region more accessible for people of all abilities.
Each year, the local Accessibility Advisory Committees (AACs) nominate individuals, businesses or organizations based on their efforts in identifying, removing...
Lane Restrictions on Regional Road 17 in the Municipality of Clarington
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2022 01:55 PM
Update: Please note, the work for this project is being extended to December 31.
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 17, in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: December 3 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 17 from 50 metres north of CPR Grade Separation to Monroe Street West, in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.
Why:...
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311 phone service now available in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2022 09:12 AM
One simple phone number for easy access to Regional information
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is making it easier for residents to connect to Regional services. Beginning December 1, customers can call 311 for answers to questions about services like roads and traffic, transit, waste and recycling, water and sewer, and more.
311 is available within the geographical borders of Durham Region. People outside those borders can still connect with the Region by calling one local number, 905-668-7711,...
Remarks for the Inaugural Council Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 04:03 PM
On Wednesday, November 30, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the Inaugural Council Meeting.
Greetings
Good morning, everyone.
It is my honour to welcome you all to Regional Council Chambers for our Inaugural Meeting.
Land Acknowledgement
I would like to begin by acknowledging that The Region of Durham is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich Indigenous history, and is the present-day home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
Today, we acknowledge that we are gathering...
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