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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...
Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 04:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 1 for an afternoon of fun, music, dancing and food.
This free celebration will feature electrifying live drag performances; a DJ spinning catchy tunes; as well as face painting, a magic show, food vendors and resource village!
Durham Alliance Outreach, the only food pantry in Durham that prioritizes the needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, will be on-site collecting donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate a non-perishable food items...
Improving the sightline for drivers making left turns
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 11:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Turning left at busy intersections just got easier. Durham Region is redesigning designated intersections to incorporate Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view.
Where: POLTs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region, with plans to introduce more in the...
Lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 08:53 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Park Road in the City of Oshawa.
When: Approximately May 12 to June 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Park Road (Regional Road 54), from eight metres north of Frontenac Avenue to 21 metres north of Adelaide Avenue (Regional Road 58), in the City of Oshawa.
Why: The lane restrictions are in place for road resurfacing.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...
Ride smart, stay safe: Motorcycle safety matters
Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario –. With the arrival of nicer weather, motorcyclists are hitting the roads in Durham. Motorcyclists are at high risk of injury in collisions. Approximately 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in an injury or fatality. Durham Region along with Durham Regional Police Service, supports Durham Vision Zero and works with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.
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