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Environmental Services Open House: February 2

The Environmental Services Open House event has ended and the presentation is now available.

Review the Durham Region Works Department Environmental Services Open House presentation.

Consulting Engineering firms that specialize in water and wastewater are invited to attend an open house on Friday, February 2. The event is hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, Environmental Services Branch.

Environmental Services Open House
Friday, February 2 at 9 a.m.
Council Chambers
Durham...

Film Durham. Your locations. Their next film.

Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in listing your property as a potential filming location in the Film Durham and Ontario Creates Digital Location Libraries? If so, the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) and municipal film offices are offering a Locations Seminar for homeowners and businesses in the region to learn about hosting a film or television production.

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals who will educate and prepare them to market...

Regional Chair statement on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent

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:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for the Oshawa-Whitby riding; was the Leader of the New...

Road closure on 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) in the City of Pickering.

When: January 15 to summer 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) between Clearside Court and Valley Farm Road.   

Why: Bridge construction, road widening and reconstruction of 3rd Concession Road to a four-lane roadway with multi-use path.

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Durham Region Black History Month celebration returns February 1

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration, Together We Rise Durham: Black History, Intersectionality and Joy, returns on February 1, in-person, at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex in Pickering.

The celebration will feature live performances; and a panel discussion on Black history and how intersectionality and Black joy have shaped their professional and personal lives.

This event is hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham...