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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...
Region committed to addressing anti-Black racism
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2020 09:39 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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham we are committed to addressing anti-Black racism in our community.
Your voice is important, because Black lives matter. We need to address social injustice. We need to stand for equality. We need to ensure a better tomorrow for residents who call Durham Region home. That’s why we are united, with our...
Chair Henry reminds residents to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this Thanksgiving
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2020 08:17 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:
“COVID-19 has been hard on all of us, in many different ways. And while Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for friends and families from different households to come together, share a meal and give thanks, we are urging you to celebrate differently this year.
As COVID-19 is actively circulating in our community in this second wave,...
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