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Durham adds more incentives to home energy retrofit program
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Greener Homes Program continues to grow, making it easier and more affordable for Durham residents to retrofit their homes.
The Region of Durham recently introduced the Deep Retrofit Rebate, which provides participating residents with up to $10,000 in incentives for reducing their home’s greenhouse gas emissions. This rebate can be combined with other incentives from Enbridge Gas and the Canada Greener Homes Grant program. When combined, up to $20,000 in cash rebates...
Durham Region wins TECHNATION Ingenious Award for Smart Home Device Voice Service
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 01:21 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has won a TECHNATION Ingenious Award for its myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice Service project. The award recognizes Canadian technology talent and initiatives designed to improve performance, introduce new services, solve problems and grow businesses through the use of technology. The Region was the winner in the IoT award category.
The award winners were announced at a virtual awards presentation on November 30 during the CIO’s Future of...
Region awards accessibility champions in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2022 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario –December 3 is proclaimed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Durham Region. In honour of IDPD, The Region of Durham has awarded nine local champions the Accessibility Award. This award recognizes their dedication to removing barriers and making the Region more accessible for people of all abilities.
Each year, the local Accessibility Advisory Committees (AACs) nominate individuals, businesses or organizations based on their efforts in identifying, removing...
311 phone service now available in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2022 09:12 AM
One simple phone number for easy access to Regional information
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is making it easier for residents to connect to Regional services. Beginning December 1, customers can call 311 for answers to questions about services like roads and traffic, transit, waste and recycling, water and sewer, and more.
311 is available within the geographical borders of Durham Region. People outside those borders can still connect with the Region by calling one local number, 905-668-7711,...
Durham Regional Council holds first meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 03:53 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham held its inaugural Council meeting, all 29 elected representatives have been officially sworn in for the 2022 to 2026 term of Durham Regional Council.
Regional Chair
John Henry was sworn in as Regional Chair, representing just over 700,000 residents who live in Durham Region. Henry is the head of Durham Regional Council and Chief Executive Officer of the Region; presides over all meetings of Regional Council; is a member of all standing...
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