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Scugog and Brock waste management facilities remain closed

*This PSA has been updated to reflect the current situation.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents that due to an ongoing power outage the following service disruptions have occurred:

• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Brock remains closed until further notice due to a power outage. The site will reopen once power is restored.
• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Scugog has now reopened after being closed due to a power outage.

Temporary bins have been set up...

Scugog and Brock waste management facilities closure

Ongoing: The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents that due to prolonged power outages, the following service disruptions are in effect:

• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Scugog is closed until further notice.

• The Durham Waste Management Facility in Brock is also closed until further notice.

For alternate locations and hours of operation, visit durham.ca/WMF.

Eligible residents can get help accessing income-boosting benefits

Whitby, Ontario – There are more than 40 benefits in Ontario that can boost incomes for residents living with low income. To help residents access these benefits, Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this spring.

Why: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:

• Learn about benefits they may be eligible for.
• Get or replace government identification, such as Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) and Birth Certificates.
• Open a Registered Education...

Region of Durham, one of only eight Canadian municipalities with Triple A credit rating from Moody’s

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Triple A credit rating has been reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Service for the 32nd consecutive year, placing Durham among only eight Canadian municipalities with this distinction.

By maintaining a Triple A credit rating, Durham and its eight local municipalities benefit from lower long-term borrowing costs, especially during periods when significant investment is required.  

Moody’s cited Durham’s strong fiscal management, exceptional...

Region of Durham commits $13.25 million to build affordable rental housing

Whitby, Ontario – There is an urgent need for affordable rental housing. To help address this need, the Region of Durham is committing $13.25 million to support the construction of three affordable rental housing complexes.

This funding comes via the Region’s At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which encourages the development of new affordable rental housing through funding and priority planning services.

Muslim Welfare Canada will receive $5,750,000 to build 55 units of affordable seniors rental...