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Durham Region’s annual DAAC farm tour highlights future innovations and challenges in agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 22nd annual farm tour at Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry. The theme was “Forward Thinking Agriculture in Durham Region” and covered a variety of topics, including experimental farming, modern challenges in agriculture, opportunities and challenges of on-farm diversified uses, family farms and diversifying farm operations.

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“Seaton Village” takes the spotlight in recent online poll

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the name of our new 200-bed long-term care home in Seaton (Pickering): Seaton Village. A facility that will be designed to cater to the diverse needs of our residents, while ensuring personalized care respects everyone’s dignity and independence.

Where: The Region of Durham is building a new long-term care home in the City of Pickering, with support from the Province of Ontario. This 200-bed home will be in the Seaton community (between Brock...

Lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in Sunderland

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in the Township of Brock’s community of Sunderland.

When: Week of September 30 to mid-December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Jane Street, from Ida Street to approximately 230 metres north of Ida Street, and Ida Street between Albert Street and Jane Street, in Sunderland.

Why: For a watermain replacement.

Note: Watermain work in this...

Durham Regional Council considers the 2025 Business Plans and Budget Guideline

Whitby, ON – On September 25, 2024, Durham Regional Council approved a 2025 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline which provides an overall property tax increase cap of 4.9 per cent for 2025. This includes a budget increase of 9.25 per cent for the Durham Regional Police Services Board, 2.50 per cent for conservation authorities and 5.96 percent for all other Regional programs and services including transit, paramedics, housing, long-term care, social services, roads and...

Durham Region welcomes significant investment in water infrastructure

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is pleased to be the successful recipient of a Housing Enabling Water System Fund grant from the Province of Ontario. The $34.9 million investment will support a $47.8 million rehabilitation project at the Oshawa Water Supply Plant to create additional system capacity.

Durham is experiencing significant growth and Regional capital plans reflect the major infrastructure investments required to welcome that growth. The Oshawa Water Supply Plant rehabilitation...