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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Consider a career in early learning and child care
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 03:48 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Explore a new career at the Early Learning and Child Care Showcase, hosted by the Region of Durham.
What: Learn about employment opportunities, post-secondary education programs, services that support early learning professionals, and chat with members of the local child care and early learning community about their profession.
When: April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario.
Why: The Early Learning and Child Care...
Lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 11:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: March 17 to December 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be reduced to a single lane of traffic between 10th Concession and Boundary Road, in Clarington.
Why: To safely replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway.
Note: Temporary traffic...
Stop and look: Ensuring safety at Durham's intersections
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 11:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A simple pause can save a life. Durham Region urges drivers to come to a complete stop at stop signs and check both directions before moving forward. This small action is a crucial part of how Durham is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.
Where: Stop signs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region.
Why: Drivers must look in both directions and check the sidewalk before...
Durham Local Immigration Partnership hosts Funding Opportunities Forum on March 21
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 03:22 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is hosting its bi-annual Funding Opportunities Forum – an in-person, half-day event for community and service provider organizations seeking grant opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with funding organizations, such as representatives from community agencies, the private sector, and municipal and provincial governments.
The Forum will also feature a workshop on the role of AI in grant writing – how it...
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