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Region of Durham commits $7.45 million towards the development of affordable housing
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham will provide $7.45 million to support the development of two affordable housing projects through the Region’s new At Home Incentive Program.
Riverbank Homes Limited will receive $5.5 million to build 75 units in the City of Oshawa and Kindred Works will receive $1.95 million to build 13 units in the City of Pickering.
Riverbank Homes proposes one- and two-bedroom units within a six-storey building at 109 Colborne Street West in Oshawa. The...
Regional Council approves 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 02:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget totals $1.9 billion in gross expenditures, requiring a 2023 tax levy of approximately $817.4 million. This represents a proposed net property tax increase of 5.2 per cent, or approximately $153 for the average residential home with an assessed value of $483,100.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas;...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:57 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 behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau of the Sûreté du Québec police service. Sergeant Breau tragically passed away in the line of duty during a senseless act of violence in the Mauricie region of Quebec on Monday night (March 27).
Durham Region announced as Employment Service System Manager
Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 10:42 AM
Whitby, Ontario – After a multistage competitive process, the Province of Ontario announced that the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium has been selected as the regional employment Service System Manager (SSM). The announcement came as part of a broader provincial announcement related to Employment Services Transformation.
The consortium is comprised of The Regional Municipality of Durham (as the lead agency), Durham College and Durham Workforce Authority. With extensive experience and...
Regional Chair statement on Durham Regional Police Service’s Change of Command
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023 01:09 PM
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:
“Safe and healthy communities ensure residents feel secure in their own home and the area in which they live. On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to thank Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Retired Chief Todd Rollauer, for his decades of dedicated service to our region.
It is an honour and a...
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