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Catch the DRIFF at this year’s Durham Region International Film Festival
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following update is being issued on behalf of the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham). Film Durham has been advised that the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) events on October 19 have been moved to the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, due to a labour disruption involving the Town of Whitby. The following details have been updated to reflect this.
Film Durham is inviting the community to attend DRIFF this October.
Offering three days of thoughtfully curated...
Region of Durham reaffirms commitment to vulnerable residents on World Homeless Day
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham reaffirms its commitment to supporting vulnerable residents, in recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10.
Homelessness is growing across Durham Region. According to data from the Region’s By-Name List, 359 individuals are experiencing homelessness as of August 2023, compared to 134 people in 2017.
There are many life circumstances that can bring someone to be in crisis, including family breakdown, abuse, job loss, addictions, or mental...
#GatherAtTheFarm in Durham Region this season
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2023 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Durham Tourism) has launched a new campaign in celebration of Durham Farm Fresh (DFF)'s 30th anniversary this October, encouraging residents and visitors to Gather at the Farm in Durham Region this season.
With the official start of fall last week, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, there are more reasons than ever to gather at the farm. From pumpkin patches and wagon rides to gathering farm-fresh ingredients...
Changes to blue box collection in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 10:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled blue box collection due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 9.
When: Monday, October 9 to Saturday, October 14.
Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.
This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) will be moved to Tuesday,...
Health Department launches campaign to raise awareness about safer cannabis consumption
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 09:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has launched a new campaign entitled, "Mindful Consumption", with the goal of encouraging responsible and safer cannabis use among adults 19 and older. The campaign focuses on cannabis edibles, which can affect individuals differently than other types of cannabis use.
As of January 2020, the legal sale of cannabis edible products, including gummies, chocolates, baked goods, and drinks, was introduced in Ontario. Since then, Ontario has seen an...
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