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All meter readings by Meter Readers improves customer service
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As of March 1, Durham Region has moved from the customer self-assessment (TeleRead) water meter card program to all water meter readings by Meter Readers.
The Region is using radio frequency (RF) or touchpad enabled water meters to collect water usage data without entering homes. This change eliminates the need for customers to provide readings and reduces the number of estimated water bills. More than 181,000 residential municipal water supply customers will benefit from all...
Region of Durham welcomes first occupants to 1635 Dundas Street East
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 01:39 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham welcomes the first occupants to the 1635 Dundas Street East shelter this morning on March 20.
The Region purchased 1635 Dundas to help address the urgent need for housing and services. This is part of the continuum of care across Durham to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This low barrier shelter will help to provide immediate solutions that will help people who need it most.
This building provides 45 shelter beds to help...
Regional Chair statement on groundbreaking at north Pickering long-term care home
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 03:02 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today (March 15), the Region of Durham was pleased to be joined by Stan Cho, Minister of Long-Term Care, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Region’s newest long-term care home in north Pickering.
The new facility will be a wonderful addition to the four existing regionally owned and operated long-term care homes. The...
2024 Regional Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 04:52 PM
Durham Regional Council and the Finance and Administration Committee intend to consider the 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget for Regional operations, the Police Services Board, outside agencies, Durham Region Transit, solid waste management and related fees and charges, including the 2024 Regional property tax rates:
Finance and Administration Committee meeting:
Tuesday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario.
Regional...
Area specific development charges for water supply and sanitary sewerage services in Seaton
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 04:49 PM
On March 27, Durham Regional Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present the proposed Area Specific Development Charges By-law, as well as the related underlying background study. It is also an opportunity for the public to provide input on the proposed by-law and study regarding water supply and sanitary sewerage services in the Seaton Community in the City of Pickering.
The public meeting is to be held:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Contact Us