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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...
New study and ‘Beyond the Music’ series amplify and empower Durham Region music scene
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 09:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In late 2024, Invest Durham engaged local musicians, industry stakeholders and eager audiences to help guide and grow the music industry in Durham Region. Their input, combined with the research support of consulting firm Nordicity, has been instrumental in shaping the insights found in the recently released Durham Region Music Industry Analysis.
Live music is everywhere in Durham Region. In 2023, Durham Region’s music industry generated $162 million in gross domestic product...
National Public Works Week events on May 24!
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 09:00 AM
Durham Region residents are invited to take part in our free, fun-filled community events on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and discover the many services provided by the Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW).
Where:
- Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Pickering
- Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Courtice
Get in on the action! Touch-a-Truck and watch exciting equipment demonstrations at DYEC, or try out our simulator at Duffin Creek WPCP. It's...
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...
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