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Region of Durham explores potential use of former Ritson School property
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is exploring potential future uses for the former Ritson School property and welcomes residents to share ideas at upcoming engagement events.
The property, located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, is an opportunity to help meet the current and future needs of residents through community programming and by providing affordable and market-rent housing.
The site includes a former elementary school building that operated until 2012. The school...
Statement from Regional Chair on Canada Day 2023
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 09:00 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:
“This Saturday (July 1), people across the country will recognize Canada Day. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the rich diversity of this country, and to reflect on the past, present as well as the future we aspire for.
Durham Region continues to move forward with reconciliation to address the inequities that...
Durham Region community celebrates Pride at Youth Pride Durham event
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 09:01 AM
Whitby, Ontario – On June 17, the Durham Region community came together for the annual Youth Pride Durham celebration at Durham Region Headquarters.
Led by Durham Children's Aid Society and hosted by the Region of Durham, this year's event was a success due in large part to the partnership and collaboration from the Durham District School Board, Durham Regional Police Service, and the Durham Children's Aid Foundation in affiliation with Pride Durham, North Pride Durham and Toronto Pride.
Youth...
Traffic impacts due to Highway 401 and Brock Road closure in Pickering
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 01:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and road users that regional roads continue to be impacted by the tragic collision on Highway 401 at Brock Road last night that has left portions of the Highway 401 closed in the City of Pickering.
Durham Region Transit (DRT) is experiencing delays in the Pickering Area. All routes in this area have been impacted by increased traffic. While we are managing these impacts, delays and some...
Durham Region named one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities for the second year in a row
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2023 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
The announcement marks the 21st annual top seven list and comes following the 2023 Top7 Intelligent Communities Conference hosted by the Region of Durham, in partnership with ICF.
ICF recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully using broadband deployment and use, workforce development, innovation, digital inclusion and advocacy to...
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