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Region of Durham provides update on the Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is continuing to prioritize slowing the spread of COVID-19 while supporting local businesses and residents during these unprecedented times, as outlined in the status update on the Regional Recovery Framework and Action plan (2020-COW-35).  

In June, Durham Regional Council approved the Regional Recovery Framework and Action Plan (Report 2020-COW-22).The plan is built on four pillars: social recovery, built recovery, economic recovery and municipal recovery, which...

Regional Council approves 2021 water and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2021 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 0.75 percent, or $1.93 per quarterly billing ($7.72 per year) for the average Durham Region household.

In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation of the water supply and sanitary sewage systems, Durham Region has several planned major capital projects for 2021 including:

• Replacing 14.1 kilometres of watermain and sanitary sewer pipe.
• System expansions...

Support for those in need this holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The holiday season can be hard; even more so during a pandemic. And whether you need assistance, or are hoping to help others in their time of need, there are resources available, in support of our most vulnerable community members.

Visit durham.ca/CommunityResources for a list of local resources, including emergency supports, financial security, food security, health and wellness, legal supports, transit and more. The web page also includes information on donating and...

Residents invited to provide input on Major Transit Station Areas Proposed Policy Directions

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham has released Proposed Policy Directions pertaining to Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs).

What: There are eight MTSAs identified within Durham along the GO Train Lakeshore East line. Four of the proposed MTSAs are located along the committed GO East extensionension to Bowmanville at Thornton’s Corners, Central Oshawa, Courtice, and Bowmanville. The MTSA Proposed Policy Directions provide an overview of the proposed MTSAs,...

New electric vehicle chargers coming to Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is collaborating with local area municipalities and utilities to create a community-wide network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to accelerate our transition to a clean energy economy. This initiative is made possible through a more than $296,000 investment from the Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

The investment will support the installation of 60 electric vehicle connectors across 21 municipally-owned and...