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Energizing innovation: Durham Region to exhibit research and development expertise at HANNOVER MESSE
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s innovation community is showing global decision makers our collective strengths at HANNOVER MESSE 2025—the world’s most important tradeshow for industrial and energy technologies, taking place in Hanover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Durham Region is home to impressive research and development assets, strong industrial clusters, and world-renowned academic institutions that are backed by collaborative efforts among its eight local municipalities.
Regional leaders strengthen economy, challenge U.S. tariffs
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 03:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following joint statement is being issued on behalf of the Durham Regional Chair and the Mayors from all eight local area municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge:
“The introduction of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy marks a regrettable turn in our economic relationship with the United States. These tariffs pose a serious threat to the strong bonds and mutual prosperity we have...
Durham launches community engagement for temporary Ritson Road placemaking project
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 09:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is inviting residents to help reimagine an empty lot at 350 Ritson Road South, in Oshawa. The initiative, "Ritson and Olive Temporary Placemaking Project," is looking to transform the currently vacant property into a vibrant community space for the next four years, ahead of planned road improvements set to begin in 2029.
Visit durham.ca/art to complete a survey and share your opinion about how this space could be used. It could include public art, native...
Ritson School Project: A vision for a vibrant community
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:56 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Exciting next steps are being considered for the Ritson School Project.
This phased redevelopment will create a vibrant community with a mix of affordable and market-rate housing. The proposed project includes 660 units, with at least 30 per cent being affordable. Approximately 500 units in four blocks will be released through Request for Proposals (RFP) under a long-term lease model.
The Region will also restore the historic Ritson School building into a community hub and create...
Health Department releases report on solar ultraviolet radiation in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Climate change may lead to more harmful solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure among residents of Durham Region, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands. Continued exposure to harmful solar UVR can lead to the risk of sunburn, eye damage, skin cancers and suppression of the immune system.
To help learn, prepare for, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has released the report,
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