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Help support local and #ShopInDurham this holiday season

 

 

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism, and the Durham Region Joint Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, have launched the new #ShopInDurham campaign with a special request for residents this holiday season: shop local.

The goal of the campaign is to spread the message that buying local will have a big impact for small businesses, while encouraging residents to shop local for their holiday gift-giving.

Shoppers can help spread the message of support by using the hashtag #ShopInDurham...

Durham Region moves into Orange-Restrict category

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Durham Region. It’s a concerning trend; a reflection of the second wave that has been seen in many areas of Ontario.

Today, we were notified that the Province of Ontario is taking additional steps to help prevent the spread in Durham Region. Effective Monday, November 16, the Region will move...

Chair Henry applauds continued clean energy development in Durham Region

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:

“Today’s announcement that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will resume planning activities for new Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is great news for the Region of Durham.

SMRs, like traditional nuclear reactors, are designed to provide safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity, but with...

Nonquon River Bridge in Scugog will be closed for repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Nonquon River Bridge in the Township of Scugog will be temporarily closed to traffic for repairs.

When: November 16 for approximately four weeks. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The Nonquon River Bridge, which connects Reach Street (Regional Road 8) over the Nonquon River just west of Highway 12, in Scugog.

Why: To safely complete the bridge repairs. Traffic will be detoured...

Virtual Public Information Centre for Simcoe Street Transit Priority Pilot Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) for input into a study to evaluate transit priority pilot options on Simcoe Street in the City of Oshawa.

When: Monday, November 16 until Monday, November 30 (Link available until November 30)

Why: Simcoe Street is the second busiest transit corridor in Durham Region. The study will identify opportunities to pilot dedicated transit lanes along with additional transit priority measures. The...