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Shop Durham Region: New online marketplace for Durham businesses launching soon

Whitby, Ontario – While major online shopping retailers continue to get bigger and busier, many locally-owned and operated retailers are struggling—a trend that is accelerating during the pandemic. The upcoming holiday shopping season will be critical for Durham’s small businesses, and that’s why the Region of Durham is pleased to announce the launch of a new multi-vendor e-commerce website, Shop Durham Region, for businesses to list their products online alongside other local products.

The innovative...

PRESTO increase in contactless payment and Simcoe Street Transit Priority Pilot Study

Whitby, Ontario –Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually at Regional Headquarters on Wednesday, November 4, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included PRESTO, the Battery Electric Bus Pilot and the Simcoe Street Transit Priority Pilot Study.

• PRESTO updates: After distributing over 4,000 free PRESTO cards during the first few months of the pandemic, in mid-September, DRT began waiving the $6.00 activation fee (with a minimum $6.50...

Chair Henry welcomes major GM investment in Oshawa

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:

“Today’s announcement on a tentative agreement between GM Canada and Unifor is very welcome news for the residents and families of Oshawa and across Durham Region.

I am thrilled to say that this tentative agreement aims to bring an estimated $1 billion to $1.3 billion investment and 1,400 to 1,700 hourly jobs back to Oshawa.

Durham...

Dnext: Durham Region’s new podcast series featuring innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs

Whitby, Ontario – Invest Durham, in partnership with Dnext, is excited to announce the Dnext Podcast—a new podcast series that focuses on the economic impacts of COVID-19 and reimagining the future of Durham Region in today’s everchanging business environment.

As the innovation and entrepreneur's podcast for Durham, host Paul Koidis will be joined by key speakers from across the globe to discuss how our business community can successfully adapt to new technologies and social practices. The series...

Chair Henry welcomes Ontario government’s commitment to broadband

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:

“Broadband access is a vital piece of modern infrastructure that is essential for communication, entertainment, and the economic competitiveness of our residents, businesses and institutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of broadband access has been amplified even more.

We have continued to advocate the provincial and...