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Region of Durham launches new DEI Strategy and Community and Inclusion Plan

Whitby, ON – The Region of Durham is proud to announce the launch of two plans designed to strengthen inclusion, belonging, and service coordination across the region: the Region’s 2025-2029 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the 2025-2030 Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) Community and Inclusion Plan.

A unified path toward inclusive communities

The DEI Strategy marks a significant step forward in the Region’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive, welcoming...

Health Department investigating additional case of measles in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of an additional case of measles related to a previous exposure site. This highlights the importance of providing measles exposure information to the public. This brings the total to four confirmed cases in Durham Region.

The Health Department is following up with identifiable contacts who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The members of the public may have been exposed at the following locations. These...

Showcase and Job Fair aims to grow the skilled workforce for early learning and child care

Whitby, Ontario – Early learning and child care has a growing need for a skilled workforce. Explore this exciting career path and discover job opportunities at the Early Learning and Child Care Showcase and Job Fair.

What: Explore local employment opportunities, post-secondary programs and meet with child care organizations.

When: April 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• 10:30 a.m.: Student and Professional Panel.
• 11 a.m.: Keynote speaker Jill Javelosa, Registered Early Childhood Educator, pedagogical...

BACD’s Summer Company helps students turn big ideas into real businesses

Whitby, Ontario – The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is helping make entrepreneurship possible for students in Durham Region. Applications are now open for BACD’s Summer Company program, offering support and funding to students interested in launching their own business. 

What: Applications are open until April 30. Successful applicants to the Summer Company program receive up to $3,000 in funding along with hands-on training, coaching and mentoring from BACD experts to start...

Get help accessing benefits, essential supports and identification at ID and Benefits Access Hubs

Whitby, Ontario – Residents living with low income are encouraged to visit an ID and Benefits Access Hub this spring for help accessing a variety of government supports and services that can help.

Why: ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help residents:

• Learn about eligible benefits; there are more than 40 benefits in Ontario that can help boost your income.
• Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit and/or Canadian Dental Care Plan with a Service Canada representative on site at the Hub.
• Get or replace...