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Durham Region: engaging in local climate action

Whitby, Ontario – On October 19, the Durham Climate Roundtable Fall Forum will bring together leaders, innovators, community members and their families, to discuss and take action around climate challenges. Hosted by the Region of Durham and the Brilliant Energy Institute at Ontario Tech University, this year’s event will explore pathways to a more sustainable future.

This family-friendly day is packed with activities that highlight climate challenges and initiatives specific to Durham. Take part...

Business Advisory Centre Durham Joins Invest Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has moved into the Regional Municipality of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham). This will create a more integrated approach to helping start-up businesses and entrepreneurs and help support and grow Durham's innovation community.

Being a core funder of BACD for many years, the Region of Durham sees the joining of these teams as a natural evolution. The integration of BACD with Invest Durham will bring...

Enter to win an overnight getaway when you Gather At The Farm in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – As the air becomes crisp and the leaves change colour, there is no better place to experience fall than on a farm in Durham Region. Throughout the month of October, Durham Tourism is encouraging visitors and the local community to Gather at the Farm for a chance to win an overnight getaway in Port Perry!

Getting lost in a corn maze, picking the perfect pumpkin, taking a wagon ride—you will find it all at one of the many farm events featured by Durham Tourism. Visit a farm store to...

Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another examination between two and five-years old and, subsequently, every year thereafter. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...

Region of Durham reflects on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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 (September 30) marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we memorialize the children who never returned home, and honour survivors of the residential school system, their families and communities, who continue to be impacted by systemic injustices affecting Indigenous Peoples.

In Durham Region,...