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Durham Region partners with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 01:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In the lead up to hosting the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, Durham Region has partnered with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping to increase inclusion confidence for residents and visitors.
AccessNow is a free app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It allows users to discover accessible and non-accessible pinned locations in 35 countries around the world.
All Games venues have been added to the app. The Region and its eight municipalities...
Draft Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions map commenting deadline
Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2023 12:43 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the public review and comment period for the draft area municipal growth allocations and draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion areas closes on January 18. An interactive map was developed to facilitate input and will remain available until the commenting deadline.
What: The draft area municipal Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions represent the second phase of Durham Region’s Growth Management...
Upcoming road closure on Valley Farm Road in Pickering
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2023 11:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Valley Farm Road in the City of Pickering.
When: January 3 to April 30, 2023, with restoration in the spring. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Valley Farm Road, from Finch Avenue to Greenmount Street, in Pickering.
Why: The road closure is required to replace a sanitary sewer pipe.
Note: Signed detour routes will be in place, and access to the residential...
Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on New Year’s Day 2023
Posted on Friday, December 30, 2022 09:15 AM
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:
“It is time for new beginnings. On January 1, we begin a new horizon; the start of a new year and celebrating all the wonders of what’s to come for Durham Region.
As we reflect on the past year, while looking forward into the future, let’s remember our accomplishments, the joy we brought each other, and how resilient we are as...
Health Department service disruptions/closures on Dec. 23 due to inclement weather
Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2022 04:53 PM
Due to tomorrow’s (Dec. 23) inclement weather, Health Department services, including Dental/Oral Health and Sexual Health clinics, will be closed. Residents are also advised that the Health Department's water sample drop-off service will be closed and not available for the day.
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