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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Stop and look: Ensuring safety at Durham's intersections
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 11:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A simple pause can save a life. Durham Region urges drivers to come to a complete stop at stop signs and check both directions before moving forward. This small action is a crucial part of how Durham is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.
Where: Stop signs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region.
Why: Drivers must look in both directions and check the sidewalk before...
Durham Local Immigration Partnership hosts Funding Opportunities Forum on March 21
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 03:22 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is hosting its bi-annual Funding Opportunities Forum – an in-person, half-day event for community and service provider organizations seeking grant opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with funding organizations, such as representatives from community agencies, the private sector, and municipal and provincial governments.
The Forum will also feature a workshop on the role of AI in grant writing – how it...
Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 1
Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 02:28 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
When: March 1 to April 30. The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.
Where: Signs...
Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2025 01:14 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.
When: February 25 to March 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Bloor Street West, from west of Thornton Road South to Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53), in Oshawa.
Why: To allow for the relocation of Enbridge Gas infrastructure in...
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