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Standing Committee's Study on Regional Governance
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:19 PM
On January 16, 2024, Regional Chair and CEO, John Henry, and Chief Administrative Officer, Elaine Baxter-Trahair, represented Durham Region at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, to speak about the regional governance study.
Good morning Committee members,
I’m John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO of the Regional Municipality of Durham. I am joined today by Elaine Baxter-Trahair, the Regional CAO and Nancy Taylor, Durham’s...
Plan your route with our Traffic Watch Map
Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Before heading out on Durham roads, use the Region’s Traffic Watch Map to plan your route. The map provides up-to-date information on current traffic situations, construction detours, road closures and more. Select the camera icon to see a snapshot image, updated regularly, from intersections throughout Durham Region.
Visit the Traffic Watch Map at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.
All drivers are reminded to drive safely and leave plenty of time to get to their destination as they travel throughout Durham...Ontario Pre-Budget Consultation 2024
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 11:52 AM
On November 10, 2023, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry met with Provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy to share the Region of Durham’s priorities for provincial investment.
Good afternoon, Minister and MPPs.
I was so pleased to see the Station Contribution Fee highlighted in the Fall Economic Statement. This is a great example of how, by working together and thinking outside the box, we can achieve exceptional results for Durham Region.
I’m excited about our vision for transit-oriented...
Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Buildings Program
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, launched the Durham Greener Buildings Program – a groundbreaking initiative that will support the building sector in climate action and sustainability.
Durham Greener Buildings is a benchmarking and disclosure program that will support building owners participating in the provincial Energy and Water Reporting Benchmarking (EWRB) program by helping them to measure, report and take action on...
Region releases new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan
Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 01:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released a new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan to support families, and the early learning and child care community in Durham region, into 2027.
Developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s priorities, the new plan identifies key priorities that will help strengthen our region’s existing high-quality licensed child care system—a testament to the success of existing community partnerships.
The priorities of this new Early Learning...
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