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Pedestrian safety improvement at Simcoe Street and Reach/Coulter Street in Port Perry
Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2022 11:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic lights at Simcoe Street and Reach/Coulter Street in the Township of Scugog’s community of Port Perry.
When: June 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The intersection of Simcoe Street and Reach/Coulter Street in Port Perry.
Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian...
Durham Region asks residents to consider how to overcome ageism with Beauty of Experience campaign
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 04:22 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In honour of Seniors Month, this June the Region of Durham in partnership with the Durham Council on Aging has launched a campaign designed to spark awareness of ageism across the lifespan. This is an extension of the Beauty of Experience Campaign from December 2020 and celebrates the amazing contributions that residents of all ages make.
Through volunteering, working, supporting friends and family, sharing words of wisdom and more, we all help to make our communities great. However,...
Durham Region recognizes National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 04:03 PM
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:
“June is National Indigenous History Month. It encourages us to take time to learn and honour the history, ancestral traditions, and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. We encourage everyone to reflect on the relationships—both past and present— between settler and Indigenous communities. To move forward with the ongoing...
Chair Henry proclaims June as Seniors Month in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 11:49 AM
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:
“In honour of Seniors Month, I would like to celebrate the beauty of experience and the amazing contributions that seniors make in Durham Region.
Through volunteering, working, supporting friends and family, sharing words of wisdom and more, seniors help to make our communities great!
Durham Region is proud to offer vibrant, diverse...
Durham Region celebrates diversity; raises flag for Pride Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:06 AM
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:
“In Durham Region, we treat all with dignity and respect; recognizing that everyone's contribution is equally as important. That’s why we are proud to recognize today as the beginning of Pride Month—a celebration of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people and their journey towards acceptance...
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