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Attracting investment and creating jobs: Durham launches initiative to pre-service employment lands
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2020 08:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, for the first time since the formation of Durham Region in 1974, Regional Council approved a comprehensive set of recommendations to prioritize numerous high-value water and sewer infrastructure projects designed to increase the Region’s supply of market-ready employment lands. Increasing the supply of pre-serviced employment lands in Durham will help to attract new investment, create jobs and accelerate economic growth.
Remaining competitive is essential for economic...
Durham Region Welcomes Two Amazon Investments
Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2020 01:01 PM
Durham Region will soon be home to two Amazon facilities; in the Town of Ajax and Town of Whitby.
Read the press release from Town of Ajax: Amazon Announces Plans to Build New Fulfillment Centre in Ajax
Read the press release from Town of Whitby: Town Welcomes Amazon to Whitby
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“In 2019, Durham Region issued an invitation to Amazon: remain open to discussions...
Free digital services are now available for Durham businesses through Digital Main Street
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce additional support for businesses in Durham Region to expand their digital presence, adopt innovative tools and explore new training opportunities through Digital Service Squads, as part of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program.
Established in 2018, DMS Ontario was recently extended thanks to an investment of $42.5 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and $7.45 million...
Durham Region to move into Stage 3 of provincial recovery plan
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2020 09:02 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:
“Today, the Province of Ontario announced that Durham Region is moving into Phase 3 of the provincial reopening plan, effective this Friday, July 24. This means our economy will fully open; offering access to a wide variety of services via a ‘new normal.’
In Stage 3, residents can dine in at their favourite restaurants; catch a...
Non-medical masks and face coverings mandatory while in indoor places accessible to the public
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2020 08:30 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:
“Today, Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, issued instructions to ensure the mandatory use of non-medical masks or face coverings within most public and enclosed indoor spaces, effective July 10.
This means that non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory for all community members, with the exception...