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Durham Region’s innovation community to meet with tech trailblazers at Collision Conference
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2022 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – One of the fastest growing technology conferences in North America—Collision Conference—is returning to Toronto this June. The Durham Region Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham), along with partners, will be in attendance to showcase what makes Durham Region an ideal place to build, start or grow an innovative technology business.
From June 20 to 23 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Invest Durham; the region’s eight local-area municipal economic development...
The CIB to invest up to $68 million in Durham Region's battery electric buses
Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2022 12:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the Regional Municipality of Durham (Durham Region or the Region) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, that could see the CIB invest up to $68 million to support Durham Region Transit's (DRT) purchase of up to 100 battery electric buses by 2027.
The CIB's investment will contribute towards a portion of the capital acquisition costs of the battery electric buses. When compared to diesel buses, electric vehicles are anticipated to have...
Works Department wins Project of the Year Award for Road Widening and Re-construction project
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 02:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On May 17, the Region of Durham’s Works Department was recognized with a Project of the Year Award at the National Public Works Week event, for the Victoria Street Road Widening and Re-construction project.
Presented by the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA), this award promotes excellent management and administration of public works projects in municipalities across Ontario. Durham’s award-winning project was selected in the Environment category for demonstrating an awareness...
Upcoming E-mobility demo at Regional Headquarters
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2022 09:52 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Staff from Durham Region’s Planning and Economic Development Department and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team are hosting an e-scooter and e-bike demo to educate attendees on the use of E-mobility devices, rules, regulations and safety tips outlined in the new Regional Electric Kick Scooter By-law.
When: June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The E-mobility demo will take place at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1A 6A3, in the northwest parking...
Durham Region recognizes National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 04:03 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:
“June is National Indigenous History Month. It encourages us to take time to learn and honour the history, ancestral traditions, and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. We encourage everyone to reflect on the relationships—both past and present— between settler and Indigenous communities. To move forward with the ongoing...
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