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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Storm Update: Township of Brock Emergency - April 2, 2025
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 04:33 PM
The Region of Durham is responding to damage from freezing rain and ice accumulation from recent storms.
Waste Management
The Region’s Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed due to an ongoing power outage. For alternate locations, please visit durham.ca/WMF.
Residents who have fallen branches and trees on their property can prepare their brush for the seasonal leaf and yard waste collection. Bi-weekly seasonal leaf and yard waste collection started this week (March 31) in the Town of...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Winchester Road in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) in the Town of Whitby.
Where: Winchester Road, from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street, in Whitby.
When: The contractor will re-mobilize April 7, 2025, with scheduled completion by late summer 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely rehabilitate and widen Winchester Road.
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Previous Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre is future location for Regional services
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 10:52 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to purchase the land and building of the original Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre for future use to deliver Regional services. Durham Regional Council approved the purchase of the one-story building, and surrounding land at 600 Townline Road South, in the City of Oshawa (Townline site). The Townline site offers an ideal location to offer community-based child care and Early Years programs and...
Unlock opportunity at the Business Showcase: where local business meets government needs
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Do you have a product or service that can be used by the municipal sector? Pitch your business at the Business Showcase. This multi-day event is hosted annually by the Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners. The online event is a great opportunity to feature your business products and service solutions directly to municipal staff.
When: Tuesday, April 29; Wednesday, April 30; and Thursday, May 1.
Where: This is an online event.
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