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Region of Durham launches online tool that indicates school readiness for children

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is launching the interactive Durham Early Development Instrument (EDI) tool to show how ready children are to learn in school.

The EDI is a questionnaire completed by teachers for all senior kindergarten children. The questionnaire was developed at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University and helps indicate school readiness based on five developmental areas:

• Physical health and well-being: children are healthy, independent and rested each day...

Region of Durham lifts state of emergency

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“Today, March 28, in consultation with the Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, the Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Emergency Control Group, and in partnership with all of our local municipalities, I am happy to officially lift the state of emergency in Durham Region.

When I declared the state of emergency two years ago, no one truly knew the challenging journey...

Tap into Durham Region talent to propel your business forward

Whitby, Ontario –  The demand for a talented workforce has never been greater. In Durham Region, our post-secondary schools provide an opportunity for businesses to tap into quality talent, offering energetic graduates, leading-edge training facilities, innovative research and development capabilities.

Durham Region is home to three renowned post-secondary institutions: Durham College, Ontario Tech University, and Trent University Durham GTA. With more than 30,000 full-time students enrolled...

Durham Region celebrates World Water Day on March 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents about the value of water and the importance of practising water efficiency by celebrating World Water Day on March 22.

Durham Region’s municipal water supply customers have access to clean, safe drinking water delivered in an economical manner, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. About 95 per cent of water in Durham’s system comes from Lake Ontario, with the rest coming from underground sources and Lake Simcoe.

Municipal...

Durham Region named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year for the second year in a row.

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)’s Smart21 Communities program recognizes the world's leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging data and digital assets to develop inclusive and prosperous communities. It’s about using modern technology and innovative thinking to improve economic competitiveness, engage citizens, and increase connectivity to support smarter,...