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Durham Regional Council swears in new member

Whitby, Ontario – Today, at Regional Council, City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Doug Sanders completed his Declaration of Office and became a member of Durham Regional Council.

Councillor Sanders fills the vacancy left by the sudden passing of City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Nancy Diamond. Councillor Sanders was appointed to this role, by members of Oshawa City Council, during their March 20 meeting.

During today’s meeting, Councillor Sanders was also appointed to the Business Advisory Centre...

Durham Region maintains S&P Triple A credit rating

Whitby, Ontario – Once again, The Regional Municipality of Durham is one of only six municipalities in Canada to have been awarded a Triple A credit rating, with a stable outlook, from S&P Global Ratings (S&P). This rating reflects the municipality’s strong financial management, sound budgetary results and low debt burden.

“This rating is a testament to Regional Council’s long-standing commitment to financial policies and planning. It highlights why we are considered leaders in fiscal...

Agriculture, education and Canada's 150th celebrations come together with Durham Farm Connections

Whitby, Ontario – More than 1,000 Grade 3 students from across Durham Region attended Durham Farm Connections, a three-day educational program that meets Ontario curriculum requirements and provides students with the opportunity to be a farmer for a day, through interactive stations with local farmers.

The event, held from April 4 to 6, was organized by more than 100 volunteers and included hands-on demonstrations by local farmers and live animal exhibits. The students and their teachers...

Potential for water discolouration in Sunderland

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Victoria Street (Regional Road 22), from Halls Road to Seaboard Gate/Jeffery Street, in Whitby.

When: Work is underway, and is expected to be complete by August 2018. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Victoria Street (Regional Road 22), from Halls Road to Seaboard Gate/Jeffery Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Road...

Lane restrictions on Victoria Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Victoria Street (Regional Road 22), from Halls Road to Seaboard Gate/Jeffery Street, in Whitby.

When: Work is underway, and is expected to be complete by August 2018. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Victoria Street (Regional Road 22), from Halls Road to Seaboard Gate/Jeffery Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Road...