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Durham celebrates outstanding legacy from 2019 Ontario Parasport Games
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2019 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Organizers and supporters of the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games came together today to celebrate the success of the Games, held this past February, and the amazing legacy initiatives that continue to support parasports in the region. The group surpassed all expectations in their efforts to deliver the best Games yet, including exceeding all financial goals.
“Durham Region has long been committed to inclusion and accessibility,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief...
A great place to stay and play: advancing sport tourism at the 2019 Sport Durham Convergence
Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s sport tourism industry and local stakeholders came together today to collaborate, learn and celebrate the strength and success of the local sport tourism industry at the 2019 Sport Durham Convergence, held at Durham College’s Esports Gaming Arena.
“Sport tourism generates significant economic impact within Durham Region, and is a sector we are focused on strengthening and growing within the region,” said Brandon Pickard, Manager, Tourism. “Sport tourism is more than...
Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2019 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.
“The recent snowfall and cold winter conditions can make driving quite challenging,” says Eric Lamain, Manager of Maintenance Operations. “Using preventative techniques and traditional snow-clearing methods, our winter maintenance crews work hard to ensure all Regional roads are safe during winter events.”
During...
New east-west connector road, Stellar Drive, opens in Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2019 03:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is announcing the completion of a new east-west connector road, Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25)—which runs between Thickson Road and Thornton Road South (just north of Champlain Avenue) in Whitby.
“I’m pleased to announce that Stellar Drive is now open to the public, creating another east-west connection option for south Whitby and Oshawa,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works. “We’d like to thank local residents and businesses...
Durham Region is working to address climate changes
Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2019 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario –Durham Region has been making important strides towards addressing climate change risks and opportunities.
“Municipalities have a critical role to play when it comes to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We are on the front lines of climate change impacts, which in Durham Region have included the recent flooding in some of our lakeside communities,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “As a leader in the community, the Region is taking steps within...
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