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Durham Region calls for funding to support homelessness and opioid crisis

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“We’ve seen cities and towns across Canada facing mental health, addictions and homelessness crises. And Durham Region is not immune. It’s a situation that requires the support of all three levels of government.

We’ve seen a 67 per cent increase in homelessness here. Yes, we are doing what we can, but we can’t keep up. We’re opening...

Region wins award of excellence for economic development vision

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham) has been named an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence winner for Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham strategy and action plan.

Designed to recognize current ideas and initiatives—with the potential to become future best practices for economic development—EDCO selected Invest Durham for its plan: a 30-year vision for this region, with a five-year action plan...

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting #51

EFW-WMAC
Meeting #51

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #51 will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our Events Calendar page.

The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca/live.

For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:

Melodee Smart
1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560
EFW-WMAC@durham.ca
DurhamYorkWaste.ca
durham.ca

Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address 2024

On February 8, 2024, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2024 Annual Regional Chair Luncheon for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

Good morning, everyone.

It’s great to be here with you for this annual event. I truly enjoy being able share our successes (and our challenges) with you all, in person.

Thank you to the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade, the Clarington Board of Trade, the Greater Oshawa...

Regional Chair brings Lunar New Year greetings

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Tomorrow (February 10), an estimated two billion people will begin Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival) celebrations. This significant holiday is observed by many Chinese and Asian communities around the globe, and right here in Durham Region, to mark the first new moon in the lunar calendar year.  

This year ushers in the...