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Durham Region services continue during Town of Whitby labour disruption
Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2023 07:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been advised that CUPE Local 53 full-time employees at the Town of Whitby are engaged in a legal strike. The strike does not involve Durham Region or our employees.
Blue Box recycling collection continues for Town of Whitby residents:
The Region will continue normal curbside collection and processing of Blue Box materials for the Town of Whitby residents. Residents are reminded to have blue box materials only at the curb by 7 a.m. on the...
National Teen Driver Safety Week: Keeping our teen drivers safe
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 09:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is taking place across Canada from October 15 to 21.
This week is designed to build public awareness of teen driver safety issues and encourage communities to be a part of the solution.
The Region of Durham is working to create safer roads for all road users, which include drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Durham Vision Zero has identified young driver involved collisions...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Michael Ferdinand
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 04:33 PM
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 its residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Michael Ferdinand, a security guard at Pickering Casino Resort, who was tragically killed in a shooting over the weekend.
In the early hours of Monday (October 9), Michael was on shift when an armed person arrived at...
Regional Chair statement in response to attacks in the Middle East
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 04:04 PM
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:
“I am deeply distressed by the horrific attacks that took place in Israel over the weekend, leaving hundreds of civilians dead and thousands wounded.
While mounting tensions in the Middle East have long divided communities, I strongly condemn these horrific and fatal acts of violence. These attacks are reprehensible; a disregard for...
Region of Durham reaffirms commitment to vulnerable residents on World Homeless Day
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham reaffirms its commitment to supporting vulnerable residents, in recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10.
Homelessness is growing across Durham Region. According to data from the Region’s By-Name List, 359 individuals are experiencing homelessness as of August 2023, compared to 134 people in 2017.
There are many life circumstances that can bring someone to be in crisis, including family breakdown, abuse, job loss, addictions, or mental...
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