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Durham Region recognizes National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 04:03 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:
“June is National Indigenous History Month. It encourages us to take time to learn and honour the history, ancestral traditions, and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. We encourage everyone to reflect on the relationships—both past and present— between settler and Indigenous communities. To move forward with the ongoing...
Chair Henry proclaims June as Seniors Month in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 11:49 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:
“In honour of Seniors Month, I would like to celebrate the beauty of experience and the amazing contributions that seniors make in Durham Region.
Through volunteering, working, supporting friends and family, sharing words of wisdom and more, seniors help to make our communities great!
Durham Region is proud to offer vibrant, diverse...
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Durham Region celebrates diversity; raises flag for Pride Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:06 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:
“In Durham Region, we treat all with dignity and respect; recognizing that everyone's contribution is equally as important. That’s why we are proud to recognize today as the beginning of Pride Month—a celebration of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people and their journey towards acceptance...
Celebrate Bike Month in Durham Region!
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham Region’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practicing safe cycling.
Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including a Bike Month pledge, a Region-wide Cycling Contest, Bike Bingo, Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest...
Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at Durham’s Environment Days
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 03:49 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to attend one of the upcoming Environment Days to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
The two events run from 8 a.m. until noon (rain or shine). The first event on Saturday, June 4, will be hosted at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre (176 Main Street) in the Township of Brock’s community of Beaverton. The second event on Saturday, June 18, will be at...
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