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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Unlock opportunity at the Business Showcase: where local business meets government needs
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Do you have a product or service that can be used by the municipal sector? Pitch your business at the Business Showcase. This multi-day event is hosted annually by the Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners. The online event is a great opportunity to feature your business products and service solutions directly to municipal staff.
When: Tuesday, April 29; Wednesday, April 30; and Thursday, May 1.
Where: This is an online event.
Durham Accessibility Conference explores best practices in building a more accessible region
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 10:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites you to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.
When: May 28, 2025, in-person from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and virtual from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. To register, visit Eventbrite. Please register by May 22.
Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street, (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.
What: The theme for this year’s conference is “Fostering an Accessible and Inclusive Durham Region:...
Health Department begins 2025 West Nile virus surveillance program
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 09:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will begin West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control program for the 2025 season on May 12. This program includes adult mosquito trapping to test for WNV, surveillance for larval mosquito activity, and administering larvicide in catch basins and surface water sites throughout Durham Region.
New for this season, the Health Department will no longer mail forms to private property owners for owners to request larviciding of catch basins located...
Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 08:49 AM
April 1 - The Region’s Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed due to a power outage, however the Region's Waste Management Facility in Scugog has now reopened. More information can be found here.
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