Public Service Announcements

Explore the benefits of filing your taxes at a Canada Revenue Agency outreach session

Whitby, Ontario – Learn about the importance of filing your taxes, free resources available to help file them, and the benefits and credits you may be eligible to receive at a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) outreach session.

These virtual sessions are hosted in partnership with Durham Region, Oshawa Public Libraries and Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, and are led by a CRA Outreach Officer. Upcoming sessions include: Tax Filing for Newcomers, Tax Filing When You Have a Modest Income and Tax Filing...

Virtual nutrition seminar for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Eating well can be a key tool for aging well. Seniors in Durham Region can learn about healthy eating and nutrition at an upcoming virtual seminar, part of the ongoing Virtual Seniors’ Learning Series.

When: Wednesday, February 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: This session will be hosted by Claire Doble, Registered Dietitian. Claire has been practicing for more than 10 years and specializes in diabetes management...

Durham Region to host virtual event on Nuclear Sector Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to attend a virtual event for the launch of Empowering the Community: Durham Region's Nuclear Sector Strategy, 2022-2032. Durham Region is Canada’s premier centre of the nuclear industry and innovation. Join us as we celebrate the launch of the strategy by registering now for this free event on February 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

The virtual event will include a panel discussion on the economic and environmental opportunities ahead as we transition to...

Virtual tax information seminar for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Seniors in Durham Region can learn about tax benefits and credits available to them at an upcoming virtual seminar.

When: Thursday, February 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: At this session, you will learn about benefits and credits that are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, including:

• Age amount
• Pension income amount
• Disability tax credit
• Canada caregiver credit
• Medical expenses
• Amounts transferred from...

Eligible families can receive up to $2,000 for post-secondary education

Whitby, Ontario – Eligible families in Durham Region can receive up to $2,000 from the Government of Canada for their child’s post-secondary education.

To qualify for the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) benefit:

• The household income must be less than $49,000 per year.
• The child must be born in 2004 or later.
  • As of 2022, CLB-eligible youth who are 18 years of age must apply for the CLB themselves.

The benefit is deposited directly into a Registered Education Savings Plan for the child.

Where: For...