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At Home Incentive Program offers support to develop affordable rental housing
Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 11:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications for the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides funding support and Regional planning services to develop affordable rental housing in Durham Region. This year, $5.5 million in funding is available through the AHIP.
To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and include one of the following:
- New construction.
- Conversion of non-residential buildings to purpose-built rental...
Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging International Day of Peace
Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 09:21 AM
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 (September 21) is International Day of Peace—a call-to-action to protect human rights, address global challenges and advocate the need for a society free from fear and violence for people of all identities.
We need peace more than ever. People around the world are being displaced from their homes due to war, poverty, inequity...
Nomination period extended for environmental achievement awards
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) has extended the nomination deadline for the 2023 Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence for projects completed after January 1, 2021.
When: The extended deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 4.
Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural environmental, reduce...
Durham Region supports 2SLGBTQI+ communities and champions equity and acceptance for all
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 08:00 AM
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 (September 20), we take this opportunity to reinforce our support to our local 2SLGBTQI+ communities and school boards in light of today’s planned protests across Canada.
In Durham Region, we strive to create safe, respectful and inclusive communities where everyone is welcomed and is valued for who they are.
It is important...
Share the road with farm equipment
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 09:47 AM
With harvest season underway, drivers may experience temporary delays on rural roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are reminded to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.
Farmers have the important task of transporting the food that feeds our communities, and as part of that transportation they often use public roads to get from field to field, both day and night.
Safety tips to observe when coming across farm machinery on Regional roads include:
- Recognize...
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