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Celebrating access and ability in our communities

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and Durham Regional Council are committed to ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunities in our region. On September 30, Durham Regional Council passed the Accessibility Report for 2019. This annual report outlines the initiatives completed throughout the previous calendar year, as part of the Region’s strategy to prevent and remove accessibility barriers across Regional operations. 

Durham Region’s 2019 initiatives...

New support hub in Cannington for residents in need

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with community partners to open a support hub for local tenants, homeless residents and those at risk of homelessness in north Durham.

When: The hub will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Where: Allan’s Place, Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation (100 McKay Street, Cannington in the Township of Brock).

Why: To increase access to community supports in north Durham. Services include income...

Durham Region introduces free online food ordering service

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Ritual, is pleased to announce support for local restaurants and food services in Durham Region through Ritual ONE—an accessible, online method of contactless food ordering.

This service allows local restaurants and food-based businesses, in need of a digital ordering solution, to provide customers with a method of placing orders for dine-in, or contactless pickup or delivery. Ritual ONE is an easy way for businesses to accept...

Durham Region to host virtual 2021 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of our senior leadership team for an hour-long virtual Town Hall session on October 21.

Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the Region’s Business Plans and Budgets, gain an increased understanding of the Region’s programs and services and to provide their input on priorities for 2021.

When: Wednesday, October 21

Where: The...

Attracting investment and creating jobs: Durham launches initiative to pre-service employment lands

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, for the first time since the formation of Durham Region in 1974, Regional Council approved a comprehensive set of recommendations to prioritize numerous high-value water and sewer infrastructure projects designed to increase the Region’s supply of market-ready employment lands. Increasing the supply of pre-serviced employment lands in Durham will help to attract new investment, create jobs and accelerate economic growth.

Remaining competitive is essential for economic...