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Durham Region is pleased with OPG announcement to proceed with headquarters in Durham

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:

“Durham Region is an exciting place to be—filled with talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where manufacturing drives economic development, while clean energy powers our future.

Today, we were pleased to hear that Ontario Power Generation (OPG)—one of our longest-standing partners—is...

Upcoming Blue box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled blue box collection due to the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 20.

When: February 20 to 25, 2023.

Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.

This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, February 20 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, February 21. This shift will...

Public Information Centre on additional sanitary sewage capacity in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) to provide an update on the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and get resident input on additional sanitary sewage capacity for the communities of Cannington and Sunderland in the Township of Brock.

When: February 13 to March 31.

Where: The virtual PIC will be available online at durham.ca/BrockSewageCapacity.

Why: Public consultation is an important part of this project. Comments received will...

Draft new Regional Official Plan available for public review and feedback

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the draft new Regional Official Plan (ROP), which is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of Durham’s existing ROP. The draft new ROP provides policies and strategic directions that guide future growth, infrastructure and service delivery, land use planning, and development related matters. A Public Open House and a Public Meeting will be held to provide residents the...

Statement by Regional Chair John Henry recognizing the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games organizers

“This past weekend (February 3 to 5), Durham Region hosted another successful Ontario Parasport Games. Community pride was front and centre as athletes competed to the roar of fans cheering loud and proud in the stands.

Our mission was to deliver the best Ontario Parasport Games yet and continue to grow opportunities and participation in accessible sport through legacy initiatives. It is through the commitment and tireless efforts of our Games Organizing Committee, community leaders, volunteers,...