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Chair Henry welcomes major General Motors investment in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 12:04 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:
“Today’s announcement on bringing even more jobs and prominence to the Oshawa Assembly Plant is welcome news for the residents and families of Oshawa and across Durham Region.
I am thrilled to say that, as part of a $2 billion investment, General Motors (GM) will be adding a third shift to the Oshawa plant, bringing the number of new...
Durham Region hosting a 2022 municipal election information session
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 09:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting people in Durham Region interested in participating in a municipal election campaign to attend a 2022 municipal election information session on April 13.
Why: People in Durham Region who are considering running for municipal council or a school board, campaign managers and those that plan to register as a third party advertiser, will have the opportunity to get the information they need to be an informed election participant.
The information...
Overnight Flow Testing – Drinking Water Distribution System
Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 11:31 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham will be conducting overnight flow testing to trial its new leak detection equipment in the City of Oshawa neighbourhood bordered by: Colborne Street East to the north; Wilson Road North to the east; Bond Street East to the south; and Central Park Boulevard North to the west. (As shown in map below.)
Overnight testing will occur between midnight and 5:30 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, April 21. Although amber flashing lights may be seen on Durham Region...
Region of Durham launches online tool that indicates school readiness for children
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:58 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is launching the interactive Durham Early Development Instrument (EDI) tool to show how ready children are to learn in school.
The EDI is a questionnaire completed by teachers for all senior kindergarten children. The questionnaire was developed at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University and helps indicate school readiness based on five developmental areas:
- Physical health and well-being: children are healthy, independent and rested each day...
Durham Region reminds residents of the 2022 municipal election and Regional Chair position
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of the upcoming municipal election taking place on Monday, October 24. All eligible electors in Durham Region will have the opportunity to elect a Regional Chair, via general vote.
Why: In the 2022 municipal election, eligible electors may vote for a Regional Chair, in addition to offices of mayor, local and regional councillors, and school board trustees.
When: This year’s municipal elections will take place on...
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