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Chair Henry welcomes Government of Canada’s latest broadband investment
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 02:41 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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham, I am happy to see continued financial commitment to broadband from our federal partners, the Government of Canada.
As part of the Universal Broadband Fund, Rapid Response Stream, nearly $1 million will be invested in bringing high-speed internet to roughly 4,500 households across several communities...
Durham Region receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 09:53 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2019 Annual Financial Report. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) recognizes excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a local government and its management.
The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high-quality...
Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 11:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In an effort to help support our local businesses, Durham Region will be conducting a Business Count from May through August as part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Business Count will be conducted through a short online or phone survey. Members of the Region’s Business Count Team will reach out to local businesses via phone to gather basic information about the type and...
Update on Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility
Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 04:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has become aware of misconceptions in the community about the planned Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility. Durham’s population continues to grow and is expected to reach more than one million people in the next decade. Even with our successful diversion programs, more residents in Durham means more organic waste, recyclables, and garbage to manage.
To plan for this growth, the Region will build a Mixed Waste Pre-sort...
Health Department expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents 18+ in hot spot areas
Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 09:47 AM
Expanded eligibility also includes residents 50+ and individuals who cannot work from home - Group 1
Whitby, Ontario, May 3, 2021 – Effective May 3, Durham Region residents 18 and older who live in identified Ajax and Pickering hot spot postal codes, L1S, L1T, L1V, L1X and L1Z, will be eligible to book appointments for COVID-19 vaccine at mass immunization clinics located in Ajax (Audley Recreation Centre), Pickering (Chestnut Hill Developments Complex Arena) and Whitby (McKinney Centre). The...
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