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Durham Tourism invites the community to celebrate Culture Days 2017
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Tourism is inviting residents and visitors to participate in Culture Days–an interactive, free celebration of local arts and culture, taking place September 29 to October 1.
The three-day national celebration sees hundreds of thousands of artists and cultural organizations, in hundreds of cities and towns across Canada, come together to share their cultural spirit and passion. Many free and interactive events will be held during the celebration, in several communities...
Durham Regional Council appoints new Commissioner of Corporate Services
Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Don Beaton to the position of Commissioner of Corporate Services for The Regional Municipality of Durham. In his new role, Beaton will oversee four divisions: Legislative Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal Services.
“Durham Regional Council is pleased to appoint Don Beaton to this strategic senior position,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Beaton has a passion...
Outdoor water restrictions during Port Perry water tower work
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that mandatory water restrictions on all non-essential outdoor water use, will be in effect from September 5 to November 20 for municipal water supply users in Port Perry, within the Township of Scugog. These restrictions are required while staff perform maintenance work on the Port Perry water tower (also referred to as a standpipe).
“We are completing external and internal recoating...
Durham Tourism invites the local creative community to register for Culture Days 2017
Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism is inviting area municipalities, event producers, and arts and heritage organizations to celebrate arts and culture in Durham Region during Culture Days, which runs from September 29 to October 1.
Now in its eighth year, Culture Days is a creative showcase now firmly entrenched in the national cultural calendar. This three-day event invites the public to explore, participate and share in vibrant arts and culture events in every community across the country. In...
Join an epic riding adventure through Durham
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites residents, visitors and avid cyclists to register and take part in the Epic Lake to Lake Adventure Ride on August 26.
This first-ever ride will see cyclists travel from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario, along Durham Region's section of The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail). Participants can experience the epic 95 kilometre route or simply ride a section of the route.
“Durham Region is excited to be a part of this inaugural ride showcasing the beauty of...
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