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Regional Chair statement on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent
Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2024 01:27 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for the Oshawa-Whitby riding; was the Leader of the New...
Waste Management Facilities days of operation during the 2023 holiday season
Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 01:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.
When:
- December 23 – Closed
- December 24 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
- December 25 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
- December 26 – Closed
- December 27 – Closed
- December 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 29 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 30 –...
Region of Durham honours National Housing Day with a commitment to affordable rental housing
Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 09:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to helping initiate the development of 1,000 new affordable rental housing units, as detailed in the Master Housing Strategy.
To achieve this goal, the Region is taking innovative approaches. This includes working with private and non-profit sector partners. In March 2022, Regional Council endorsed the new At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides capital grants and planning...
Durham Region honours Canada’s brave heroes this November
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 03:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“November is a time of remembrance. It is an opportunity to honour and show respect for our country’s Veterans, and those who have chosen to serve as regular and reserve service members. So many brave individuals have defended the freedoms and values we enjoy today, while others stand ready to serve.
Today (November 8), is National...
Eligible households are invited to attend Canada Learning Bond sign-up events
Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2023 02:14 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Eligible residents can receive money for their child’s post-secondary education through the Canada Learning Bond. This Government of Canada benefit will deposit up to $2,000 into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), helping households with a modest income grow their child’s education savings.
For help accessing the Canada Learning Bond, the Region of Durham welcomes eligible households to attend sign-up events. A $25 grocery gift card will be given to the first 40...