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Winter Warming Plan and shelter programs support unsheltered residents in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:46 PM
Region of Durham News
1/12/2023 10:38:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Everyone deserves a roof over their head and warmth this winter, which is why the Region of Durham provides shelter programs and a Winter Warming Plan to support unsheltered residents.
People experiencing homelessness, or those who are marginally housed, are some of the most at-risk groups for cold-related illnesses—including hypothermia, frostnip and frostbite, and trench foot. Cold weather can also make existing health...
Join us for a celebration of Black History Month
Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 09:22 AM
Region of Durham News
1/10/2023 4:05:22 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), City of Pickering, Municipality of Clarington, Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa, The Power to Be International, Congress of Black Women - Oshawa/Whitby and DurhamOne will be hosting an in-person event to celebrate Black History Month.
This event, “Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts,” is being held on Thursday,...
Durham Region partners with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 03:03 PM
Region of Durham News
1/10/2023 1:46:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In the lead up to hosting the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, Durham Region has partnered with AccessNow to become a leader in accessibility mapping to increase inclusion confidence for residents and visitors.
AccessNow is a free app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It allows users to discover accessible and non-accessible pinned locations in 35 countries around the world.
All Games...
Draft Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions map commenting deadline
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 09:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the public review and comment period for the draft area municipal growth allocations and draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansion areas closes on January 18. An interactive map was developed to facilitate input and will remain available until the commenting deadline.
What: The draft area municipal Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions represent the second phase of Durham Region’s Growth Management...
Foster Homes needed in Durham
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 09:07 AM
Foster Hope. Foster Love.
FOSTER CARE
Foster Parents needed: Join us to learn more
We need foster homes! Please join us at one of our upcoming information sessions in January and February. The first event is Thursday, January 12. The info sessions will inform people about the need for homes, the application process, and the supports available. It is also an opportunity to address myths about fostering.
Foster parents and their families work with our staff and other community services...