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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...
Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging International Day of Peace
Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 09:21 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:
“Today (September 21) is International Day of Peace—a call-to-action to protect human rights, address global challenges and advocate the need for a society free from fear and violence for people of all identities.
We need peace more than ever. People around the world are being displaced from their homes due to war, poverty, inequity...
Durham Region supports 2SLGBTQI+ communities and champions equity and acceptance for all
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 08:00 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:
“Today (September 20), we take this opportunity to reinforce our support to our local 2SLGBTQI+ communities and school boards in light of today’s planned protests across Canada.
In Durham Region, we strive to create safe, respectful and inclusive communities where everyone is welcomed and is valued for who they are.
It is important...
New animated video helps to increase awareness of KI tablets in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 09:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – To help increase awareness of the availability of KI tablets, Durham Region Health Department has developed a new animated video, which encourages residents living within 10-kilometres of the Region’s two nuclear generating stations in Pickering and Darlington to get their supply of KI tablets. Entitled, “Got Yours?”, the video can be viewed on the Health Department’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/DurhamHealth.
“If you live or work near Durham Region’s two nuclear generating...
Durham Region and eight local area municipalities: strong partners who are working together
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 10:12 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following joint statement is being issued on behalf of the Durham Regional Chair and the Mayors from all eight local area municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge:
“Being a community leader means working to make positive impacts on people’s lives; overseeing high-quality programs and services that impact our cities and towns every single day. It’s about driving economic opportunities that enhance the quality of life we all...
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