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Durham’s business community unites during COVID-19
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s business community is rallying together and working as one cohesive task force to support local businesses, from across the region, during these challenging times.
The Durham Economic Task Force—comprised of local chambers of commerce, boards of trade and business improvement areas (BIAs), the Business Advisory Centre of Durham and other key stakeholders—has shared feedback collected from Durham business owners with local elected provincial (MPPs) and federal...
Regional Chair extends condolences to residents of Nova Scotia
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 03:30 AM
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:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to everyone affected by the tragic shootings in Nova Scotia.
This tragedy hits especially close to home, as two of the victims were long-time Durham residents. Dawn, who was a former employee working at Hillsdale Terraces long-term care home...
Durham Region to host virtual Town Hall meeting
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Have COVID-19 questions? We have Regional answers.
Residents are invited to join the Regional Chair, Chief Administrative Officer, Medical Officer of Health, and other members of our senior leadership team (including representatives from Durham Regional Police and Region of Durham Paramedic Services) for a 90-minute virtual Town Hall session on April 22.
When: The virtual Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:20 p.m.
Where: Residents can participate via telephone or by...
Extended hours at Waste Management Facilities on Tuesdays from May to October
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As an essential service, the Region of Durham advises residents that summer hours at its Waste Management Facilities in Oshawa and Scugog are back starting on Tuesday, May 5. The facilities will be open for extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays only from the first Tuesday in May until the first Tuesday in October.
When: Tuesdays only;Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, October 6. Extended hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: OshawaWaste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North in...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 20
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:30 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 20.
When: Spring battery collection occurs the week of April 20 on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking...
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