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Region of Durham honours National Housing Day with a commitment to affordable rental housing

Whitby, Ontario – In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to helping initiate the development of 1,000 new affordable rental housing units, as detailed in the Master Housing Strategy.

To achieve this goal, the Region is taking innovative approaches. This includes working with private and non-profit sector partners. In March 2022, Regional Council endorsed the new At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides capital grants and planning...

Shop local this holiday season during #ShopInDurham Week

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism—in partnership with the Durham Economic Task Force (DETF)—⁠are encouraging the community to shop local this holiday season during Shop in Durham Week, from November 26 to December 2.

Shop in Durham Week will kick off with a flag-raising ceremony at Regional Headquarters on November 27. This weeklong celebration highlights the region’s vibrant and diverse business community; serving as a reminder to support local businesses during the season of gift-giving—and...

2024 Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates and other related fees and charges

Durham Regional Council intends to pass a by-law regarding Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates and other water and sanitary sewer related fees and charges at an upcoming Finance and Administration Committee meeting:

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. 
Council Chambers
Durham Regional Headquarters
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario

Regional Council will subsequently consider the proposed 2024 Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates and other related...

Volunteers needed for the Durham Region Newcomer Advisory Table

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is seeking applications from newcomer residents for the Newcomer Advisory Table.

Members of the Newcomer Advisory Table will inform the strategic direction of the DLIP; and support the work of the DLIP and its various action groups to strengthen economic prosperity, service coordination and sense of belonging among newcomers. Members will serve a one-year term with an option to renew.

When: The deadline to apply is December 21 at...

Upcoming road closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Project Update: Due to unfavourable weather conditions, this closure has been postponed until spring 2024. Details for the closure will be provided once they become available. To learn more about this project, visit durham.ca/BowmanvilleAveConstruction.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure of Bowmanville Avenue in Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Where: Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), between King Street...