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Durham Region launches new accessibility widget
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 08:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Communities across Durham Region are placing inclusivity at the forefront. It’s about ensuring that every individual—regardless of their abilities—can participate.
Part of this mindset is ensuring municipal websites are built on inclusion and accessibility. In Durham Region, the launch of a new accessibility widget is helping to meet the unique needs of those accessing the website; offering various features to support user experience.
When: The accessibility widget will be available...
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Share your thoughts about additional sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity for Newcastle
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 02:50 PM
A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held now until February 11 to provide an update on the amendment to the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Public consultation is required on the proposed solutions to provide additional sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity at the Newcastle WPCP.
The presentation for the virtual PIC can be viewed on the Region’s YouTube channel. Learn more about the project on the project webpage at durham.ca/NewcastleWPCP.
Potential waste collection delays
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 11:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of potential collection delays.
Why: COVID-19 cases are contributing to labour shortages.
Blue box recycling, green bin organics and garbage that is not completed on a regularly scheduled collection day will be collected the following day. Residents are asked to keep their materials out until they are collected.
Please be aware that due to staffing shortages collection services are extending into the evening hours.
We recognize...
Chair Henry’s statement on the provincial government’s public transit funding
Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“As we focus on the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that a strong integrated transit network is important for economic recovery and future growth.
Investing in transit infrastructure is a key priority of our Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan. Strong transit systems are key to creating jobs, stimulating the economy, connecting people to work and education...
Moving forward—support on the GO Lakeshore East Extension from Regional Chair John Henry
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Right now, the number of COVID cases in our community remains high but we know we will emerge from this pandemic and we are planning for recovery. The Durham Region of the past isn’t the Durham Region of the future. We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, and we are positioning the Region for continued success.
The Region is a community of talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where entrepreneurs, innovators, investors,...
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