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Durham Immigration Report now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) has released a new report, titled A Look at Durham: Trends in Immigration and Citizenship.  

Where: This report is available online at durhamimmigration.ca.

When: Trends over the last four decades are contained within the report, noting immigration numbers within each local area municipality, and the region at-large, before 1980 until 2021.

Why: The purpose of the report is to share information with partners and the community, build an...

Ajax Water Supply Plant Expansion Project aims to meet current and future needs of the community

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is conducting a Class Environmental Assessment Addendum (Class EA Addendum) for the Ajax Water Supply Plant (Ajax WSP) to expand the existing water supply plant, in the Town of Ajax.

When: The Class EA Addendum was initiated on October 24 and will be a multi-year project. This Class EA will be an Addendum to the previously completed 1991 Class EA.

Where: The Ajax WSP is located at 75 Lake Driveway East in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To identify a preferred...

Region of Durham celebrates opening of Beaverton Heights transitional housing

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is beginning to welcome program participants to Beaverton Heights transitional housing.

The 47-unit residence provides accommodation and access to wraparound services. Located at 121 Nine Mile Road, Beaverton, the residence includes a community hub space, outdoor garden areas and recreational facilities. The virtual tour is available on YouTube.

Program participants are moving into Beaverton Heights gradually over time. North Durham residents...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 8 to 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street South, from Kawartha Avenue to Harbour Road, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely construct a concrete curb and sidewalk in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete...

Lane restrictions ongoing on Bayly Street in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Ajax.

When: Until November 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Bayly Street, from Church Street South to 500 metres east of the intersection of Bayly Street and Church Street South, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To safely install a new centre median island on Bayly Street, install a new...