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Automated speed enforcement continues to improve road safety
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 10:33 AM
Speed is a contributing factor in approximately one-third of fatal collisions. Reducing speed is the best way to reduce both the frequency and severity of collisions in our community.
To help reduce speeds, Durham Region has Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads.
ASE helps improve road safety by encouraging drivers to drive slower within the speed limit, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about...
Region of Durham announces service provider for 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be opening 1635 Dundas Street East in winter 2024 as a low barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The Region has selected Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) as the service operator for 1635 Dundas Street East, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process.
CFOC is committed to providing safe, supervised, housing-focused shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness and partnering with the community...
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...
Region wins award of excellence for economic development vision
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham) has been named an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence winner for Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham strategy and action plan.
Designed to recognize current ideas and initiatives—with the potential to become future best practices for economic development—EDCO selected Invest Durham for its plan: a 30-year vision for this region, with a five-year action plan...
The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting #51
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:06 AM
EFW-WMAC
Meeting #51
The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #51 will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our Events Calendar page.
The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca/live.
For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:
Melodee Smart
1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560
EFW-WMAC@durham.ca
DurhamYorkWaste.ca
durham.ca
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