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Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games receives national PRESTIGE Award
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games (Games) have been recognized by Sport Tourism Canada with a 2024 PRESTIGE Award for Legacy of the Year.
The Legacy of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements or contributions by individuals, companies or organizations that have helped to advance sustainable and environmental stewardship within a Canadian Sport Event in 2023 and have left a demonstrable legacy to the community.
The Games were successfully hosted from...
Pedestrian crossovers help pedestrians to safely cross the street
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:42 PM
Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. Our video outlines the roles and responsibilities of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to help everyone safely navigate the crossovers.
Pedestrian crossovers are in accordance with provincial legislation and are part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero—a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.Durham Region named one of the Smart21 Communities of 2024
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year for the fourth year in a row.
Each year, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)’s Smart21 Communities program recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging data and digital assets to develop inclusive and prosperous communities. The program rewards communities using modern technology and innovative thinking to improve economic competitiveness, engage citizens, and increase...
Region of Durham welcomes first occupants to 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 01:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham welcomes the first occupants to the 1635 Dundas Street East shelter this morning on March 20.
The Region purchased 1635 Dundas to help address the urgent need for housing and services. This is part of the continuum of care across Durham to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This low barrier shelter will help to provide immediate solutions that will help people who need it most.
This building provides 45 shelter beds to help...
Durham Accessibility Conference explores how to commit to inclusion in the workplace
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 08:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers, and those interested in exploring how to commit to inclusion in the workplace, to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.
When: May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open.
Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.
What: The theme for this year is, “Committing to Inclusion in the Workplace: Getting your...
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