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Responsible Pet Owenrship
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2023 01:20 PM
The Township of Brock has been experiencing an increase in complaints involving stray, abandoned and at large animals throughout the Municipality. We want to remind all residents that owning a pet is a privilege that brings great rewards but also great responsibility. We have created a list that will assist you in ensuring that as an owner you are being responsible by ensuring the safety, security, health and well being of your pet to ensure you are being a responsible owner within the...
Region to open new facility to help address community need
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2023 12:01 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:
“More people in our community are experiencing homelessness than ever before and the need is outpacing our ability to provide support. There are almost 300 people on the By-Name list. The By-Name List is a list of people currently experiencing homelessness, who provide consent to receive supports, and are engaged with the support...
New Play Structure for Sunderland!
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2023 01:12 PM
Attention Sunderland residents!
Get ready for some fun – our brand new play structure between Albert Street South and Antioch Court is being installed the week of September 18, 2023! Township staff will be getting the site ready in advance, so keep your eyes peeled for updates and make sure to come and check out the new park when it's complete.
Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging Emancipation Day
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 09:31 AM
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 August 1, Durham Region will celebrate Emancipation Day with a community event taking place at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax. This significant day originated on August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect, ending the slavery of people of African descent in Canada. On this day, we acknowledge...
Durham Region awarded broadband funding; partners with Vianet to deliver internet service
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding for a broadband expansion project to deliver fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology to rural homes and businesses in 10 underserved communities across the region.
The funding has been provided from the federal and provincial governments to help achieve our vision for connectivity. Support is being provided from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada through the Universal...