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New 311 Human Services Counter now open at Regional Headquarters

The new 311 Human Services Counter (formerly the Income & Employment Support Counter) is now operational at Regional Headquarters. The 311 Human Services Counter has moved from the lower level to the first floor and will be managed by the Region of Durham’s Service Durham staff. This is the counter for services related to housing support, children’s services such as fee subsidy, counselling services and Ontario Works.

You can either call 311 or attend our in-person services at the new 311 Human...

Employment Services launches website to help job seekers and employers in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – A new website is available to support job seekers and employers across Durham region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, provides helpful resources, labour market information and more.

While in-person support is available through local Employment Services Providers, the durham.ca/EmploymentServices site can be accessed any time, from anywhere. The content on the website is specific to Durham Region communities.

The Employment Services website was launched by the Durham...

Notice of Public Information Centre - Plan for Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station - Port Perry

The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Port Perry Employment Area, identify and review various alternative sites for a new SSPS, and ultimately select a preferred alternative to allow for existing non-serviced areas to be serviced plus future growth of the Port Perry community.

The study is being conducted in accordance with the ‘Schedule B’ requirements of the MCEA (as...

Notice of Service Disruption - 101 Consumers Drive, Whitby, closure of public access

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of the closure of public access to the Regional building at 101 Consumers Drive in the Town of Whitby due to renovation work starting at 10 a.m. on July 26, 2024, until further notice.

Health Department service disruptions

The following in-person Health Department services will be disrupted:

• In-person submissions for applications for Part 8 septic systems, payment for Part 8 septic systems, and applications for special events or new...

Ride into the wild with DRT to the Toronto Zoo

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is bringing back the 917Z to serve the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park this summer.

Route 917Z is a convenient, safe, and efficient way for Durham residents to travel to two family friendly attractions. This year is special for the Toronto Zoo and the Durham Region as both celebrate their respective 50th anniversaries.

When: Starting on June 29, 2024, the 917Z will operate on weekends and holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes,...