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Solar Eclipse 2024
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 09:00 AM
On April 8, 2024, between 2 and 4:30 p.m., Ontario will experience a total solar eclipse with the peak happening around 3:20 p.m. Durham Region has set up an information page to help you learn more about the eclipse and how to view it safely.
Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.
If appropriate eye protection is not available, alternate viewing strategies should be considered, such as watching a livestream on...
Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer responsibility
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 08:53 AM
No immediate impact for residents as current recycling program and schedules will remain unchanged during transition
Whitby, Ontario – Starting July 1, 2024, Durham’s Blue Box program will transition to being delivered by an organization named, “Circular Materials” on behalf of all producers of the products and packaging recycled in the Blue Box within Ontario. Although the responsibility for the blue box recycling program is changing, there will be no immediate change to how residents recycle...
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...
Applications opening soon for the CSWB Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 09:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program. This grant program supports initiatives that address youth justice involvement and violence in Durham Region communities.
Successful applicants will provide opportunities to vulnerable and at-risk children and youth in Durham Region; helping steer them away from gun and gang violence. Applications...
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...