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Region of Durham welcomes first occupants to 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 01:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham welcomes the first occupants to the 1635 Dundas Street East shelter this morning on March 20.
The Region purchased 1635 Dundas to help address the urgent need for housing and services. This is part of the continuum of care across Durham to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This low barrier shelter will help to provide immediate solutions that will help people who need it most.
This building provides 45 shelter beds to help...
Regional Chair statement on groundbreaking at north Pickering long-term care home
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 03:02 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:
“Today (March 15), the Region of Durham was pleased to be joined by Stan Cho, Minister of Long-Term Care, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Region’s newest long-term care home in north Pickering.
The new facility will be a wonderful addition to the four existing regionally owned and operated long-term care homes. The...
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 03:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
Region of Durham announces service provider for 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be opening 1635 Dundas Street East in winter 2024 as a low barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The Region has selected Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) as the service operator for 1635 Dundas Street East, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process.
CFOC is committed to providing safe, supervised, housing-focused shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness and partnering with the community...
Ontario Launching “One Fare" to Save Transit Riders $1,600
Posted on Monday, February 05, 2024 04:04 PM
Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch of “One Fare,” which will save riders an average of $1,600 each year. Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, including GO Transit.
“Our government is on a mission to keep costs down for the hardworking...
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