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Durham Region hosts the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum
Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2018 04:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham successfully hosted the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in the City of Oshawa.
More than 300 residents, community partners, businesses, academics, students, government officials and tech industry leaders in Durham Region and beyond registered to attend the forum to share feedback on, and learn more about, smart cities approaches and technologies.
“This event is the...
Durham Region appoints Chief Administrative Officer
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2018 01:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Selection Committee has confirmed the appointment of Elaine Baxter-Trahair to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for The Regional Municipality of Durham, effective December 1, 2018.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Baxter-Trahair as Chief Administrative Officer,” said Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Elaine understands the importance of collaboration and partnership;...
Asphalt repairs will cause lane restrictions on Regional Highway 47 in Uxbridge
Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Regional Highway 47, from York-Durham Line to Concession Road 2, in Uxbridge tomorrow.
When: Thursday, September 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Regional Highway 47, from York-Durham Line to Concession Road 2, in the Township of Uxbridge.
Why: Asphalt repairs.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive, and will make...
Weekend road closure of Winchester Road east of Thickson Road in Brooklin
Posted on Friday, September 21, 2018 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Winchester Road East will be closed east of Thickson Road in Whitby for construction next weekend. Thickson Road will remain open with one north/south lane in each direction.
When: Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, September 29 at approximately 8 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Winchester Road East, east of Thickson Road in Brooklin (Town...
STOP Program: Support for Ontario smokers who wish to quit
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario - For many smokers, the cost of nicotine replacement products can be a barrier to quitting. The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program workshop offers eligible participants in Durham Region five weeks of cost-free nicotine replacement therapy and smoking cessation information to help them in their quit attempt.
Nicotine replacement therapy has been shown to effectively help people quit smoking by easing withdrawal symptoms. Workshop participants also receive educational...
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