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Durham Region battles climate change by welcoming Brock and Clarington into tree planting program
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Earlier this month, the Township of Brock and the Municipality of Clarington joined the partnership with LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) and the Region of Durham to offer subsidized tree planting that boosts the Region’s efforts to combat climate change. Residents, multi-unit property owners and commercial property owners from Brock and Clarington can now plant native trees at a low price through the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program.
Since the program launched...
Durham Region partners host GTHA Community Safety and Well-Being Symposium
Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022 09:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham and Durham Regional Police Service recently partnered with York Region, Halton Region, Peel Region, the City of Hamilton and the City of Toronto to host a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Symposium. The virtual event took place on June 10 and was attended by more than 250 representatives from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
This event provided an opportunity to learn from one another; to continue the conversation on action for improved...
Plans for Region’s Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Clarington paused
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2022 01:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has made the decision to cancel the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility procurement process. The project was approved and is a key component of the Region’s long-term waste management plan. Unfortunately, due to the rapid rise in material, shipping and labour costs being experienced in the marketplace, Regional Council has agreed with the recommendation from staff to revisit the short and long-term organics strategy and report back...
Expanded eligibility for COVID-19 second booster doses available for individuals 18-plus
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2022 08:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario, In line with the recent provincial announcement, Durham Region Health Department is now expanding availability for fourth dose (second booster dose) of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents 18 and older. Eligible residents can now book appointments at community immunization clinics for their second booster dose by visiting durham.ca/vaccineappointment. No walk-ins will be available for second booster doses. Vaccines provided will be Pfizer Comirnaty BioNTech and Moderna Spikevax.
Durham Works Department recognized by the Transportation Association of Canada
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 03:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Works Department was recently recognized for both the Victoria Street Road Widening and Re-construction project and its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Road Maintenance Innovation project.
Environmental Achievement Award
Recognizing excellence in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment through transportation projects, the Environmental Achievement Award was presented for the Victoria Street Road Widening project. This work involved widening...
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