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Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). The Region is currently one of eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded the Triple A rating by this agency.

According to Moody’s, Durham Region benefits from several credit strengths, including low debt levels, economic diversity, a positive operating profile, and conservative fiscal management. The accreditation also recognizes the adherence to multi-year...

Together We Rise Durham: A Celebration of Black Achievements in Durham

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

“Today, it is my distinct honour to recognize the start of Black History Month in Durham Region. The theme this year is Together We Rise Durham: A Celebration of Black Achievements in Durham.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. A time to honour the enormous contributions that Black people...

Limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available at community immunization clinics starting Jan. 26

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will be offering a limited number of appointments for Pfizer vaccine for residents 30 and older. Pfizer appointments will be available starting on Jan. 26 at Durham Region community immunization clinics located at Pickering SmartCentres (former Winners location) and at Oshawa Centre (Sears location). Additional Pfizer vaccine appointments between Feb. 1 and Feb. 13 will be made available later this week once vaccine supply is confirmed.

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Durham Region builds momentum in strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is a community that stands together; accepting people for who they are. It’s about seeing one another as human beings with a variety of identities and not excluding people due to their background, culture, race, or language.   

Durham Region is committed to translating words into actions and in 2021, the Region placed a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion; setting a goal to lay a solid foundation centred on inclusive development through four...

Chair Henry’s statement on the provincial government’s public transit funding

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

“As we focus on the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that a strong integrated transit network is important for economic recovery and future growth.

Investing in transit infrastructure is a key priority of our Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan. Strong transit systems are key to creating jobs, stimulating the economy, connecting people to work and education...