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Durham Region earns OPWA Project of the Year Award for new Clarington Police Complex

Whitby, Ontario – The new Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Clarington Police Complex has been named Project of the Year for 2016 by the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) in the Structures, $10 to $50 million category.

Works Department staff (Business Services—Facilities Design, Construction and Asset Management Division) were presented with the OPWA Project of the Year Award today at Durham Regional Council. This award promotes excellence in the management and administration of public...

Durham Regional Council swears in new member

Whitby, Ontario – Today, at Regional Council, City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Doug Sanders completed his Declaration of Office and became a member of Durham Regional Council.

Councillor Sanders fills the vacancy left by the sudden passing of City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Nancy Diamond. Councillor Sanders was appointed to this role, by members of Oshawa City Council, during their March 20 meeting.

During today’s meeting, Councillor Sanders was also appointed to the Business Advisory Centre...

Durham Region maintains S&P Triple A credit rating

Whitby, Ontario – Once again, The Regional Municipality of Durham is one of only six municipalities in Canada to have been awarded a Triple A credit rating, with a stable outlook, from S&P Global Ratings (S&P). This rating reflects the municipality’s strong financial management, sound budgetary results and low debt burden.

“This rating is a testament to Regional Council’s long-standing commitment to financial policies and planning. It highlights why we are considered leaders in fiscal...

Agriculture, education and Canada's 150th celebrations come together with Durham Farm Connections

Whitby, Ontario – More than 1,000 Grade 3 students from across Durham Region attended Durham Farm Connections, a three-day educational program that meets Ontario curriculum requirements and provides students with the opportunity to be a farmer for a day, through interactive stations with local farmers.

The event, held from April 4 to 6, was organized by more than 100 volunteers and included hands-on demonstrations by local farmers and live animal exhibits. The students and their teachers...

Tourism businesses motivated to reach new heights at the Central Counties and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium

Whitby, Ontario –The promising future of Durham Region’s tourism industry was showcased among local tourism stakeholders today at the annual Central Counties and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium, held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington.

In order to facilitate the growth and development of Durham Region’s economy, the 2017 Symposium hosted an engaging industry speaker series and a networking session for local tourism businesses—presented by Durham Tourism and Central Counties Tourism....