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Intelligent community certification signals recognition for quality of life, investment readiness
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally.
Intelligent Community Certification is an economic development credential based on the ICF’s Community Accelerator Strategy and analytic methods. Meeting ICF’s Certification standard provides objective validation that Durham Region has...
Beaver River Bridge opens to traffic
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 08:30 AM
The Beaver River Bridge is now open. The Regional Municipality of Durham has temporarily replaced the Beaver River Bridge while a permanent replacement is designed and constructed.
The Beaver River Bridge connects Regional Road 15 over the Beaver River, in the Township of Brock. The bridge was closed in November 2023. This temporary bridge has the capacity to support full traffic loads. The structure has been placed with the plan to construct the north portion of the permanent bridge while...
Durham Region’s DEI Strategy: What it is and why your feedback matters
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 01:25 PM
This PSA has been updated to reflect the most recent information.
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy is the sum of research, community insight and best practices that will inform existing and future equity-advancing initiatives.
What: Over the past few years, Durham Region has taken several steps to help learn about what local communities need to be more inclusive. This includes launching the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, setting up the Durham...
Celebrate business and ignite inspiration with Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is proud to champion the innovators and job creators who launch businesses and drive economic growth by proclaiming November 18 to 22 Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week.
A flag raising at Durham Regional Headquarters marks the start of Do It In Durham—a week-long event series for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business or explore entrepreneurship in Durham Region. Participants can tap into expert guidance from a diverse lineup of speakers, build...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Church Street South in Pickering
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 03:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Church Street South (Regional Road 24) in the City of Pickering.
When: November 17 to late December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Church Street South, between Durham Live Avenue (Kellino Street) and Bayly Street, in Pickering.
Why: Road work in support of future development.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort...
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