Durham Region shows its pride with new rainbow crosswalk

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is sending a message of inclusion to everyone who visits its corporate headquarters building in Whitby, with the installation of a new rainbow crosswalk—just in time to kick off Pride Month in Durham Region.

“We are an inclusive organization and we want everyone who enters our headquarters building to feel welcome when they cross our vibrant rainbow crosswalk,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Our beautiful new crosswalk is a bold symbol of belonging and shows that the Region of Durham values, embraces and celebrates diversity and equality. I’d like to acknowledge PFLAG Durham Region for coming to Works Committee to request a rainbow crosswalk for Durham Region. This organization is doing important work to provide support, education, resources and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Durham Region.”

Durham Region’s Headquarters building, located at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby, is the corporate headquarters for The Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham Regional Police Service and Durham Region Transit. The building—which also houses Provincial Offences Act courts and an Ontario Works office—sees more than 1,400 staff and visitors come through its doors daily.

“Durham Region implemented its first Diversity and Inclusion Strategy last year, which identified that diversity and inclusion is a core value of our employees,” said Tracey Macaulay, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Organization Development for the Region of Durham. “Our new rainbow crosswalk is a symbol of our organizational values, and one that we hope carries throughout Durham Region to ensure all residents feel welcome and included here.”

Durham Region’s rainbow crosswalk was installed in-house by Works Department staff. Learn more about The Regional Municipality of Durham at durham.ca.

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