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Regional Council approves 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas, balancing the need for taxpayer affordability and competitive property taxes, and accounting for the future growth of our community through investments our community depend on like:
- Housing and homelessness support programs to advance the goals of At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024, to end homelessness in...
Have your voice heard at Durham Region Transit’s Public Information Centres!
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 10:44 AM
Join Durham Region Transit (DRT) at it’s annual Public Information Centres (PICs). Starting March 18, 2024, DRT will be hosting its annual PICs across Durham Region. DRT’s service design team will be onsite to answer questions and inform the public on their transit network, planning process and the future of public transit service in Durham. Attendees are welcome to ask questions, share their thoughts and provide insight into the customer experience.
For more information on locations, times and...
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 03:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
Free tax filing help is available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 01:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who earn a low income, 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 could 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 through tax filing.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available across Durham Region. For locations...
Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 1
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 11:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
When: March 1 to April 30. The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.
Where: Signs...