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Have your say on the new Durham Tourism brand launching this fall

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting residents to provide input on community icons for Durham’s eight local area municipalities, as part of Durham Tourism's new brand launching this fall. The online engagement sessions will help identify one unique feature, attraction, or experience that best represents your community.

The new brand concept was designed based on feedback sessions with stakeholders, and approved by Council on May 27. The feedback gathered from these sessions...

We’ve got you covered: Durham Region Transit’s service resumption

Whitby Ontario – As part of Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) Ridership Recovery Framework to encourage and increase transit ridership, DRT is excited to introduce a new transit network designed to meet current and projected customer demand, from early morning to late night. Residents will have access to public transit no matter where they live, work or are travelling to within the region.

An innovative approach to transit service, the September 28 service plan delivers increased frequency and availability...

Leaf and yard waste collected weekly for the fall

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection will change to weekly for the fall season in the City of Pickering, the Municipality of Clarington, the Town of Ajax, and the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.

When: Starting the week of September 21 in Ajax and Clarington, and starting the week of September 28 in Pickering, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, leaf and yard waste will be collected...

New Beaverton development to bring supportive housing to north Durham

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Region’s housing plan, At Home In Durham, a new modular housing development is coming to Beaverton to provide approximately 50 supportive housing units, and offer needed community services to north Durham.

Supportive housing provides a stepping stone; paving the foundation for residents to live with dignity and pursue a future with opportunities previously out of reach. With on-site access to wrap-around services that promote life stabilization, this proven...

Durham Region Transit offers free PRESTO cards with minimum $6.50 purchase

Whitby, Ontario – To encourage the transition to contactless fare payment, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will waive the $6 activation fee for those who load a minimum of $6.50 on their card at the time of purchase – the equivalent of two single ride PRESTO taps – through to the end of 2020.

When: PRESTO cards will be available starting September 13, 2020.

Where: Customers can pick up a free PRESTO card, with a minimum purchase of $6.50, at the following DRT points of sale:

• Pickering Town Centre Guest...