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Field Hockey Ontario’s annual U18 provincial tournament scheduled to come to Ajax in 2021
Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 03:40 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Sport Durham, in partnership with the Town of Ajax and Field Hockey Ontario, are proud to announce the annual U18 May Meltdown tournament is scheduled to come to the Monarch Fields at Ajax Community Centre from May 28 to 30, 2021. The event is tentatively scheduled due to sport tourism impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event hopes to welcome up to 400 athletes and their families—boosting the local economy through visitor spending on accommodations, restaurants and...
Chair Henry proclaims October 22 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2020 09:28 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, I’m proclaiming October 22 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in Durham Region.
This is a day to recognize the important role Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators play to support children’s well-being and development; while building strong, trusting and supportive relationships with...
Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week October 19 to 25
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 02:18 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating Waste Reduction Week (WRW) from October 19 to 25 with different themes each day that emphasizes the daily actions residents can take to reduce waste and help our environment. WRW also celebrates Durham Region’s year-round programs highlighting environmental efforts and achievements while also encouraging innovative new ideas and solutions.
The themes for each day of the week are as follows: Monday focuses on circular economies;...
Chair Henry reflects on the importance of small businesses in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, October 19, 2020 04:16 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, in acknowledgement of Small Business Week:
“In Durham Region, our business community has a proven reputation of solving big business problems through innovation and resilience. They are key drivers of our local economy. They have helped to shape the heart and soul of our community.
Since the beginning of the pandemic last spring, COVID-19...
Statement from Regional Chair John Henry in response to racism in Pickering high school
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 03:03 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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham, I am saddened by the news of the horrible racist comments made toward a young Black man in his Pickering high school yearbook.
My deepest sympathies go out to this young man and all individuals who have been impacted by the hurtful, malicious and racist comments. I’m sorry this happened to you.
This...
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