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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...
Update on watermain project at Simcoe St., Beaverton
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 03:17 PM
January 25, 2024 Update
Contractors have completed works for this winter season. Simcoe St is now open between the Holy Family Catholic School and Madill St.
January 20, 2024 Update
Contractors have returned to the site to complete the mainline watermain on Simcoe Street from Union St. to Madill St Simcoe Street will remain closed until work has been completed.
Next week, contractors will be laying temporary asphalt across Madill Street. Access to Holy Family Catholic School and Beaverton...
Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week, January 21 to 27
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 11:20 AM
Whitby, Ontario - National Non-Smoking Week is January 21 to 27 and Durham Region Health Department will celebrate by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking.
National Non-Smoking Week has been recognized across Canada for more than 40 years. The week is observed annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage smokers to quit smoking. Research has shown that tobacco is the biggest preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 16...
Durham Region Emancipation Day Celebration returns August 1
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 01:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On August 1, the Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region returns at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax.
In recognition of Emancipation Day (August 1), the Region’s Emancipation 2023 Celebration Committee is hosting an Emancipation Day Celebration. This year’s theme is Liberation. Legacy. Progress.
This free, family-friendly celebration will include live performances, food vendors, children’s activities and more.
When: August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Audley Recreation Centre...