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Cash-back incentives available for Durham Greener Homes Participants

Whitby, Ontario – The Region’s Durham Greener Homes Program continues to grow, making it easier and more affordable for Durham residents to enjoy an energy efficient, comfortable, and climate friendly home. Today the Region is announcing incentives for deep energy retrofits available to all Durham residents. The Durham Greener Homes deep retrofit incentive provides eligible residents with up to a $5,000 rebate towards the cost of reducing their home’s energy use. This incentive is up to $10,000...

Region of Durham maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s longstanding Triple A credit rating has been reaffirmed with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). This rating places Durham among only eight other Canadian municipalities with this recognition from Moody’s.

Moody’s noted that Durham Region’s Triple A credit rating is supported by its strong financial management which includes low debt levels, a diverse and growing economy and a positive operating profile. The accreditation also underscores...

Lane restrictions on Hopkins Street in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Hopkins Street (Regional Road 36) in the Town of Whitby.

When: May 20 to June 28. Daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Hopkins Street, from 50 metres north of Carlow Court to Burns Street East, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe installation of water and sanitary services, and...

Amendment to Regional Residential and Non-residential Development Charges By-law #42-2023

Durham Regional Council intends to consider a by-law to amend Regional Residential and Non-residential Development Charges By-law #42-2023 at the following upcoming meeting: 

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario 

Regional Council will then consider the proposed amending by-law at their meeting to be held on:

Regional Council Meeting Wednesday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. The...

Health Department looking for members for the Durham Youth Health Group

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is currently recruiting members to join the Durham Youth Health Group and are looking for youth 12 to 18-years old who want to become active in their community.

The purpose of the Durham Youth Health Group is to give young people the opportunity to provide input on youth services and programs, while gaining skills in, and knowledge about various health topics. With support from Health Department public health nurses, participating youth from...