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Durham Region calls for funding to support homelessness and opioid crisis
Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 03:23 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:
“We’ve seen cities and towns across Canada facing mental health, addictions and homelessness crises. And Durham Region is not immune. It’s a situation that requires the support of all three levels of government.
We’ve seen a 67 per cent increase in homelessness here. Yes, we are doing what we can, but we can’t keep up. We’re opening...
Ontario Launching “One Fare" to Save Transit Riders $1,600
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 04:04 PM
Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch of “One Fare,” which will save riders an average of $1,600 each year. Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, including GO Transit.
“Our government is on a mission to keep costs down for the hardworking...
Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Buildings Program
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, launched the Durham Greener Buildings Program – a groundbreaking initiative that will support the building sector in climate action and sustainability.
Durham Greener Buildings is a benchmarking and disclosure program that will support building owners participating in the provincial Energy and Water Reporting Benchmarking (EWRB) program by helping them to measure, report and take action on...
Region releases new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan
Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 01:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released a new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan to support families, and the early learning and child care community in Durham region, into 2027.
Developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s priorities, the new plan identifies key priorities that will help strengthen our region’s existing high-quality licensed child care system—a testament to the success of existing community partnerships.
The priorities of this new Early Learning...
Major milestone reached in GO Extension to Bowmanville
Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2024 10:48 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:
“The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed following the completion of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) for the Lakeshore GO East Extension to Bowmanville. The TPAP is an environmental assessment that ensures any potential negative impacts to the natural, social, cultural and...
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