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Durham Region named one of the top seven Intelligent Communities in the world
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 09:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2022 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
In the 20th annual top seven list, Durham Region is named alongside cities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Taiwan and Vietnam. This fall, one of the seven finalists will be named the Intelligent Community of the Year at the ICF Summit.
The ICF’s top seven list recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully using digital innovations to...
Durham Region wins 2022 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 01:43 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham was recently named a winner of the 2022 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award by the Municipal Information Systems Association (Ontario), for its myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice Service project.
This award recognizes Durham Region as the first municipality in Canada to bring Regional services to customers via their smart home devices by implementing this innovative approach; marking a significant achievement and setting a new standard...
Construction on Conlin Road in Whitby and Oshawa will be ongoing until October 2023
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 03:45 PM
Durham Region is working to improve infrastructure and expand the water and sanitary sewer systems on Conlin Road. Conlin Road, Conlin Road West and Thornton Road North will be closed in stages to through traffic throughout the construction work. Access for local traffic and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
The construction phase is being completed collaboratively with the City of Oshawa and includes a new feedermain, watermain, sanitary and storm sewer, and road...
Durham Region named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 09:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top Smart21 Communities of the Year for the second year in a row.
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF)’s Smart21 Communities program recognizes the world's leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging data and digital assets to develop inclusive and prosperous communities. It’s about using modern technology and innovative thinking to improve economic competitiveness, engage citizens, and increase connectivity to support smarter,...
Free virtual event to help seniors deal with anticipatory grief
Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2022 09:41 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Seniors in Durham Region are invited to a free, virtual event to learn about anticipatory grief.
Anticipatory grief occurs before death. It is common among people facing the eventual death of a loved one, or their own death. Learn about how to cope with this kind of grief, as well as services that are available to help you through your grief journey.
When: Wednesday, March 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.
Who: This event...
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