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Intelligent community certification signals recognition for quality of life, investment readiness
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally.
Intelligent Community Certification is an economic development credential based on the ICF’s Community Accelerator Strategy and analytic methods. Meeting ICF’s Certification standard provides objective validation that Durham Region has...
Celebrate business and ignite inspiration with Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is proud to champion the innovators and job creators who launch businesses and drive economic growth by proclaiming November 18 to 22 Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week.
A flag raising at Durham Regional Headquarters marks the start of Do It In Durham—a week-long event series for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business or explore entrepreneurship in Durham Region. Participants can tap into expert guidance from a diverse lineup of speakers, build...
Connecting communities: Beaver River Bridge now open to traffic
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2024 03:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Beaver River Bridge east of Beaverton is now open to traffic. The Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, has installed a temporary replacement for the Beaver River Bridge that will remain in place until the permanent replacement structure is constructed.
When the Beaver River Bridge was closed November 16, 2023, the Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project was identified as a...
Region of Durham celebrates Green Building Champions
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2024 02:35 PM
*This news release has been updated to reflect the most recent information.
Whitby, Ontario – On November 13, 2024, the Durham Greener Buildings program held its first Evening of Recognition in Whitby. This event celebrated buildings in Durham Region that performed exceptionally well in energy efficiency during 2023.
Launched in January 2024 in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, the Durham Greener Buildings program promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in institutional and...
Durham Region honours Canada’s heroes on Remembrance Day
Posted on Monday, November 11, 2024 07:59 AM
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 the 11th hour of the 11th day of 11th month each year, Canadians pause for a moment of silent reflection in honour of the brave men and women who have served—and stand ready to serve—our country in times of war and peace.
We wear a powerful symbol, close to our hearts, to show respect and gratitude for the Veterans and...
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