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Durham Region to host virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall.

When: Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Residents can join the event online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget 

Regional Chair brings New Year’s greetings

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 start of a new calendar year is a new beginning. It is a time to be optimistic about the future, but also a time to reflect on the past year; to acknowledge the challenges we overcame, celebrate what we accomplished and grow from our learned experiences.

In 2023, we saw incredible growth as our population reached 745,000 people....

Durham Regional Council approves 2024 Business Plans and Budget Guideline

Whitby, Ontario – On December 20, Durham Regional approved a 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget Guideline of a 2.5 per cent increase for the Durham Regional Police Services Board and a 5.0 per cent increase for all other Regional programs and services including a minimum of 0.5 per cent dedicated to fund anticipated property tax impacts resulting from Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Ontario Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Goods Jobs Act, 2023 and related...

Changes to Regional services in observance of the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of the holiday season.

Durham Region facilities and call centres

• All Durham Region facilities, including Regional Headquarters in Whitby and Regional front counters and call centre services, will be closed at noon on December 22 and December 29, and will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2023, and January 1, 2024.

Durham Region Transit (DRT)

• DRT will be operating on a...

Durham Regional Council approves 2024 water and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2024 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 4.9 per cent, plus 2.5 per cent for impacts of Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Ontario Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Goods Jobs Act, 2023 and related provincial legislation. The combined 7.4 per cent increase results in an estimated increase of $79.68 annually for an average residential customer.

In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation...