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January 30 at 10:00 a.m. - Budget Meeting Agenda
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 02:10 PM
The agenda for the January 30, 2023 Committee of the Whole Agenda Budget meeting is now available online.
Please be advised that this meeting is a continuation of the January 16th budget meeting.
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.
Community Services Recovery Fund
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 08:59 AM
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all communities. The Community Services Recovery Fund responds to what charities and non-profits need right now and supports organizations as they adapt to the...
For your health, less alcohol is better: Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health released
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:49 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. This guidance provides Canadians with the latest evidence-based advice on alcohol to support them in making informed decisions about its use and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms. The new guidance indicates that all levels of alcohol consumption are associated with some risk, so drinking less is better.
CCSA analyzed recent evidence on illness, cancer risk,...
Durham Region recognizes Lunar New Year
Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 10:11 AM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“This year, Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, begins on January 22 and culminates with the Lantern Festival. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Chinese and Asian communities all over the world, and right here in Durham Region.
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. This year...
Online Payments Now Available
Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 04:25 PM
Due to a software issue from our service provider, our online payments system was unavailable earlier today. We have been notified that the system is functioning and will accept payments. Should you continue to encounter an issue please contact 705-432-2355. Thank you for your patience and understanding.