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Supporting positive youth development: Applications open to receive funding for community projects
Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 08:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents and small, not-for-profit community groups aiming to reduce violence and support positive youth development can apply for Durham Region’s Community Micro-Grants through the Building Safer Communities Grants Program.
Applications to receive funding are open, as of February 10, and should align with the Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and Durham Region’s Strategic Plan. The CSWB Plan aims to support safety in communities and addresses needs...
Lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Clarington
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 10:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.
When: February 24 to March 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Eastbound lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 from, 180 metres east of Sandringham Drive to 250 metres east of Sandringham Drive, in Courtice.
Why: To safely install a storm sewer and complete curb infills in...
Increasing safety on our roads with roundabouts
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 09:30 AM
As part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan, roundabouts have been installed at various locations across Durham Region in place of traffic control signals. Locations are selected based on a thorough assessment that ensures a roundabout is the ideal solution and is feasible from a design perspective.
Roundabouts are generally considered to be a safer option, since they reduce the number of conflict points and eliminate the most severe crashes by lowering traffic speed and...
Share ideas for Beaverton Heights Community Hub at the virtual engagement session
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 09:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – North Durham residents are welcome to share ideas for programs and services offered at Beaverton Heights Community Hub. The Community Hub, which is located at the front of Beaverton Heights transitional housing, will have services and activities available to all residents in north Durham.
When: Attend the virtual engagement session on February 26, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: This engagement session will be held online. To register to attend, visit durham.ca/CommunityHub; space is...
Health Department releases report on solar ultraviolet radiation in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Climate change may lead to more harmful solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure among residents of Durham Region, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands. Continued exposure to harmful solar UVR can lead to the risk of sunburn, eye damage, skin cancers and suppression of the immune system.
To help learn, prepare for, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has released the report,
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