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Notice of a Public Meeting for a Regional Official Plan Amendment on January 10 at 9:30 am
Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 03:19 PM
The Region of Durham has received a Regional Official Plan Amendment application to facilitate the development of a resort at 23801 Thorah Park Blvd. The proposal includes a 3-storey building with 42 suites and 4 villas for a total of 46 suites. Township staff are reviewing the application and will provide comments to the Region, who are the approval authority for this application.
A public meeting is being held to provide more information on the application and to receive comments from the public....
My311Durham
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2022 01:01 PM
Looking for information about Durham Region services and programs?
There’s only one number you need to know: 311
Durham Region has announced a new, easier way to get access to the information you need. Beginning November 24, 2022, customers can connect with Durham Region by calling 311 for convenient access to information about Regional services like waste and recycling, roads and traffic, water and sewer, and more.
311 for Regional information...
Municipal election candidates in Durham can recycle election signs
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 09:40 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Sign Recycling Program provides election candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of corrugated plastic signs, free of charge following the election. Signs may be dropped off at Durham’s three waste management facilities; find one near you at durham.ca/WMF.
Wooden stakes, wire mounts, nylon zip ties, metal rings and staples must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility. Candidates who are considering future campaigns...
John Henry is re-elected as Regional Chair
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 09:32 AM
Based on the unofficial results provided by each of the eight area municipal clerks (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby) – John Henry has been re-elected to the position of Regional Chair/Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
As soon as possible, after voting day, official results will be sent to the Regional Clerk by all eight municipal clerks. The Regional Clerk will use this information to prepare the final summary and officially declare the candidate elected.
The...
Smart Home Device Voice Service upgrade provides quick access to municipal elections information
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has implemented Phase 2 in bringing Regional services to smart home devices—thanks to the myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice Service. The latest phase is designed to help customers access information and frequently asked questions about the 2022 municipal elections through smart home devices.
When: Launches October 12, 2022.
Where: The myDurham 311 voice service is available through the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa Marketplace, in partnership with Qwhery.
Why:...