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Weight Restriction season on Regional roads begins February 26
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 02:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, would like to advise residents that the Region restricts the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms (i.e., five tonnes) per axle.
When: February 26 to April 30. The actual end date will be determined following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions towards the end of the weight restriction...
Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). The Region is currently one of only eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded the Triple A rating by this agency.
According to Moody’s, Durham Region benefits from a number of credit strengths, including low debt levels, economic diversity, a positive operating profile and conservative fiscal management. The accreditation also recognizes the Region’s adherence...
Downtowns of Durham amongst Regional initiatives to receive national recognition at EDAC Awards
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 03:36 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Downtowns of Durham, along with two other Regional initiatives, have received national recognition at the Economic Developers Association of Canada’s (EDAC) Annual Marketing Canada Awards.
DowntownsOfDurham.ca was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In early March 2020, the Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) was formed, and through conversations with Business Improvement Area (BIA) leaders the DETF determined that, due to the limited...
Regional Council approves 2021 business plans and budget
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 08:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2021 Regional Business Plans and Budget for property-tax supported purposes.
The 2021 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget totals $1.488 billion. This is funded 48.9 per cent from property taxes. Residents will see a net property tax increase of 1.98 per cent on the Regional portion of their property tax bill or approximately $55 for the average residential home assessed at $483,100.
The property tax supported business...
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Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South intersection in Oshawa will be closed
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:20 AM
Businesses in the area will remain open during an upcoming road closure at the intersection of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South in Oshawa from March 1 to April 2. This work is part of the ongoing construction of the new feedermain on Bloor Street; and is necessary to replace aging infrastructure while ensuring residents continue to have access to safe, reliable and clean municipal drinking water. An overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize...
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