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Region celebrates Earth Day with launch of digital tools to support engagement on climate action

Whitby, Ontario – Today (April 22) is Earth Day in Durham Region and around the world. As the threat of the climate crisis increases, each Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on our progress and reconfirm our commitment to taking action at the local and regional level to address this global challenge.

This Earth Day, Durham Region is proud to announce the launch of two online initiatives, the Durham Climate Dashboard and the Durham Climate and Sustainability News page.

The new online

Notice to property owners: Destroy noxious weeds

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham are destroyed throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging costs against the landowner, as set out in the Weed Control Act.

The main purpose of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact...

Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on May 4

Whitby, Ontario – Building on the success of last year’s event, the Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

When: Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Residents in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering,...

Final call – what’s your level of nuclear emergency preparedness?

Whitby, Ontario – Over the past four years, The Region of Durham, in collaboration with the Social Research Centre at Ontario Tech University, has been conducting surveys to learn more about residents’ understanding of nuclear emergency preparedness. Now in its final year, first time and returning participants are once again encouraged to take part in the survey.

Where: Complete the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Resident Survey online until July 2024.

Why: The Region of Durham co-ordinates regional...

Call for applications to the Thriving Communities Fund

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications to the Thriving Communities Fund. This fund supports local non-profit organizations with helping to prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents.

What: The Thriving Communities Fund supports operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen the ability to deliver key programs and services. The 2024 funding limit is up to a maximum of $50,000 per approved application. 

When: The deadline for non-profit...