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Durham Region working to improve road safety through Vision Zero action plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has a bold new strategy for keeping residents safe on its roadways: Durham Vision Zero. The strategy was approved by Durham Regional Council in April, and officially launched today at a special event held at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby.

Vision Zero is a concept, originally introduced in Sweden, that many municipalities around the world have adopted. The foundation of Vision Zero is that zero people should lose their lives due to a collision, because everyone...

Region of Durham puts emergency plans to the test

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham tested its ability to respond to a large-scale disaster during an emergency exercise held May 22.

More than 100 people took part in the exercise, which simulated serious health, safety and infrastructure impacts caused by a plane crash close to a local water plant.

“Exercises are a regular part of our emergency management program because they let us practise and test our response plans,” said Warren Leonard, Director of Emergency Management. “During this exercise,...

Durham briefed on four options for GO Lakeshore East Extension

Whitby, Ont. – On Friday, May 17, Metrolinx hosted a briefing with municipal representatives—from Durham Region, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby—to discuss four options now being proposed by Metrolinx for the GO Lakeshore East Extension (GO train service, from Oshawa into Bowmanville).

During this meeting, all four municipalities confirmed their preference for Option 1, which extends GO train service to north of Highway 401 in Oshawa and Clarington.

“We appreciate Metrolinx staff taking the time to discuss...

Join us at the annual Lakeview Manor Community Picnic and Wellness Day

Whitby, Ontario – In recognition of Seniors’ Month, members of the public are invited to attend a community picnic and wellness day on the grounds of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton.

When:  Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:  Lakeview Manor, 133 Main Street West, Beaverton

Why:  Activities will include a barbecue; a rummage sale; children’s games; free face painting and caricatures; and musical entertainment from a local band. In addition, Party Parrot Entertainment will be on...

Statement regarding General Motors Canada announcement

Whitby, Ontario – “Today’s joint announcement from GM Canada and Unifor is welcome news for families in Oshawa and across Durham Region,” said Durham Regional Chair and CEO John Henry.

“We are very happy to hear that GM Canada will continue to be a part of Durham’s innovative tech cluster with plans that include converting part of the Oshawa Plant into a test track for autonomous and advanced technology vehicles. GM has made it clear they intend to grow and maintain the integrity of their operations...