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Durham Regional Council approves new anti-Black racism initiatives

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council confirmed the actionable steps the Region is taking to address anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion—both within the corporation and the broader community—by approving Anti-Black Racism Town Hall and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Follow-Up (report 2020-COW-26). The steps outlined below are a follow-up to the anti-Black racism town hall that was held on August 6.

To ensure a strong and unified focus, the first step will be to establish a Diversity,...

Oshawa Waste Management Facility Paint Exchange Program now open

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of the reopening of the Paint Exchange Program at the Oshawa Waste Management Facility (WMF) in the City of Oshawa.

When: The program reopens on October 29.

Where: The Oshawa WMF at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa.

Why: The Paint Exchange Program at the Oshawa WMF was temporarily closed on March 18, as it is a high-volume area that didn’t allow for physical distancing. Plans are now in place to have the program operate again...

Field Hockey Ontario’s annual U18 provincial tournament scheduled to come to Ajax in 2021

Whitby, Ontario – Sport Durham, in partnership with the Town of Ajax and Field Hockey Ontario, are proud to announce the annual U18 May Meltdown tournament is scheduled to come to the Monarch Fields at Ajax Community Centre from May 28 to 30, 2021. The event is tentatively scheduled due to sport tourism impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event hopes to welcome up to 400 athletes and their families—boosting the local economy through visitor spending on accommodations, restaurants and...

Durham Environmental Advisory Committee seeking high school and post-secondary student members

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is seeking two high school students and one post-secondary student, residing in Durham Region, to serve as members of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC).

When: Interested students are asked to submit a letter of interest, outlining their knowledge of environmental issues and how they feel they can contribute to the committee by Monday, November 30, 2020.

Where: Submissions should be sent by email to deac@durham.ca.

Why: DEAC is a volunteer...

Durham Region to host Waste Plan Virtual Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Director of Waste Management Services and other members of our Waste Management leadership team for an hour-long virtual Town Hall session on November 5.

Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the Region’s 2021 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) and to provide their input to help develop the framework for the plan.

When: Thursday, November 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: The town hall will begin...