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Durham Region Black History Month celebration returns February 1

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration, Together We Rise Durham: Black History, Intersectionality and Joy, returns on February 1, in-person, at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex in Pickering.

The celebration will feature live performances; and a panel discussion on Black history and how intersectionality and Black joy have shaped their professional and personal lives.

This event is hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham...

Durham Region to host 2024 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall.

When: Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Residents can join the event online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget 

Major milestone reached in GO Extension to Bowmanville

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:

“The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed following the completion of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for the Lakeshore GO East Extension to Bowmanville. The TPAP is an environmental assessment that ensures any potential negative impacts to the natural, social, cultural and...

Durham Region to host virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall.

When: Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Residents can join the event online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget 

Regional Chair brings New Year’s 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:

“The start of a new calendar year is a new beginning. It is a time to be optimistic about the future, but also a time to reflect on the past year; to acknowledge the challenges we overcame, celebrate what we accomplished and grow from our learned experiences.

In 2023, we saw incredible growth as our population reached 745,000 people....