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Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Buildings Program
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, launched the Durham Greener Buildings Program – a groundbreaking initiative that will support the building sector in climate action and sustainability.
Durham Greener Buildings is a benchmarking and disclosure program that will support building owners participating in the provincial Energy and Water Reporting Benchmarking (EWRB) program by helping them to measure, report and take action on...
Region releases new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan
Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 01:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released a new Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan to support families, and the early learning and child care community in Durham region, into 2027.
Developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s priorities, the new plan identifies key priorities that will help strengthen our region’s existing high-quality licensed child care system—a testament to the success of existing community partnerships.
The priorities of this new Early Learning...
Your feedback matters: Complete the customer service survey
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 02:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we can better serve residents and stakeholders.
When: The survey is open until February 29.
Where: The survey can be completed online at durham.ca/CustomerServiceSurvey.
Why: Your feedback is important. Community feedback will assist us in understanding our customers and your preferred communication channels, expectations on service response times, accessibility needs and more. This...
Simcoe Street north and south bound lanes closed in Oshawa due to watermain break
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 12:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. North and south bound lanes on Simcoe Street North, between Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, are currently closed until further notice.
When: From January 18, until the repair is complete.
Where: Simcoe Street North, from Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, in the city of Oshawa.
Why: To safely repair the watermain break.
Note: Businesses and residents in the area...
Specialized Transit Drop-in Session
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 03:39 PM
Whether you are a transit user, caregiver, advocate, or simply interested in the topic, this event is for you!
Date: February 12, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Abilities Centre – Theatre.
1 Jim Flaherty Street (formerly 55 Gordon Street) Whitby, ON L1N 0J2
Pre-register for free tickets through Eventbrite at DrtSpecializedEngagement.eventbrite.ca.
Come and contribute to shaping the future of specialized transit services in Durham Region.
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