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Beaverton Waterfront Plan – Design Workshop
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 03:32 PM
Design Workshop
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 3:00 pm OR 6:00 pmFoster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre (Beaverton arena)176 Main Street, Beaverton
The Township is working on a Waterfront Plan that will provide a long-term vision for the waterfront on Lake Simcoe and the open space lands that connect Downtown Beaverton to the harbour on Lake Simcoe. The Waterfront Plan will make recommendations for the short, medium and long term to strengthen the role of the waterfront as a community and recreation...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 17, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 02:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 17.
When: Spring battery collection occurs April 17 to 21, on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: To coincide with Earth Day on April 22 and the annual Earth Week celebrations. Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent...
Brock Township recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 11:31 AM
"March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a day to celebrate and honor transgender people and increase visibility and awareness of the transgender community's struggles and triumphs both past and present Transgender people have historically been marginalized and excluded from society, often facing discrimination, harassment, and violence.
Transphobia and discrimination are still widespread, and many transgender individuals face significant barriers to accessing...
Special Council Meeting - Workshop April 3, 2023 Agenda
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 01:35 PM
The agenda for the April 3, 2023 Special Council workshop agenda is now available on the Council calendar.
The meeting is being held electronically and members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting on the livestream which can be accessed byclicking on the HTML Agenda.Council Members and staff will be participating electronically in the meeting.
Regional Council approves 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 03:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget totals $1.9 billion in gross expenditures, requiring a 2023 tax levy of approximately $817.4 million. This represents a proposed net property tax increase of 5.2 per cent, or approximately $153 for the average residential home with an assessed value of $483,100.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas;...