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Notice of Public Meeting: OPA 2021-001 - 40 Station Street, Municipality of Clarington (Clarke)

The Regional Municipality of Durham

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting

Application to Amend the Durham Regional Official Plan

Regional File Number:  OPA 2021-001

 

This public meeting has been rescheduled from the May 4^th Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting due to unforeseen technical issues.

 

Purpose of Proposed Amendment:

The purpose of the application is to permit a severance of a dwelling rendered surplus to a farming operation as a result...

Lane restrictions on multiple streets in the Region of Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of multiple lane restrictions in the Municipality of Clarington, Township of Scugog, City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, Town of Ajax and City of Pickering.    

When: May 10 to June 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The following Regional Roads:

1. Regional Road 57 in both the Municipality of Clarington and the Township of Scugog
2. Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in...

Health Department expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include essential workers Group 2

Eligibility for residents 40+ and At-Risk health conditions to be included on May 10

Whitby, Ontario - As outlined by the province, Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to include essential workers who cannot work from home – Group 2, effective May 7. Area residents who are part of this eligibility group are now able to book appointments at any community mass immunization clinic located in all Durham Region municipalities. To book appointments visit

Chair Henry welcomes Government of Canada’s latest broadband investment

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:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham, I am happy to see continued financial commitment to broadband from our federal partners, the Government of Canada.

As part of the Universal Broadband Fund, Rapid Response Stream, nearly $1 million will be invested in bringing high-speed internet to roughly 4,500 households across several communities...

Durham Region receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2019 Annual Financial Report. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) recognizes excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a local government and its management.

The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high-quality...