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Durham Region Film Office hosts locations seminar for local property owners
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Office recently hosted the Film Durham: Locations Seminar to educate local home owners and business operators about listing and marketing their properties as potential filming locations. Topics covered included marketing locations, scouting and site visits, preparing for the production community and much more.
“Durham has a unique mix of landscapes and sites that attract producers. As a result, we’ve seen a growing demand for more filming in the region,” says...
Durham Region celebrates Canada Water Week
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is lighting our Regional Headquarters in blue all week to celebrate Canada Water Week (March 17 to 23) and World Water Day (March 22).
“Canada Water Week and World Water Day provide an important reminder on how fortunate we are to have a clean, secure and convenient supply of drinking water,” says John Presta, Director of Environmental Services. “Residents can help protect this valuable environmental resource for the coming generations...
Durham Regional Council appoints members to Strategic Plan Development Task Force
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2019 12:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On Friday, Regional Council appointed four of its members to participate on the Region of Durham’s Strategic Plan Development Task Force. The formation of the task force is the first step in the strategic planning process. Regional Council appointed Councillors Tito-Dante Marimpietri (Oshawa), David Pickles (Pickering), Elizabeth Roy (Whitby) and Wilma Wotten (Scugog) to join the Chief Administrative Officer and one Department Head, who will act as employee representatives, as part...
Durham Region releases broadband strategy
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2019 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ont. – Recognizing the importance of adequate broadband infrastructure for the well-being and economic competitiveness of the region’s residents, businesses and institutions, Durham Regional Council has approved Connecting our Communities: A Broadband Strategy for Durham Region.
Broadband is internet access that is always on; available at higher speeds than traditional dial up; and can transmit large amounts of data quickly. For entertainment, communication and numerous online services, access...
Regional Chair and Durham mayors participate in provincial review of Regional government
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – On Monday, representatives of The Regional Municipality of Durham and our eight local-tier municipalities participated in interviews with the Province of Ontario’s special advisors to the Regional Government Review process.
All nine heads of council welcomed the opportunity to convey our productive and strong track record; working together to serve our residents. Feedback was provided by Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry; and mayors Shaun Collier (Ajax), Debbie...
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