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Sign up for the Canada Learning Bond at a special event
Posted on Friday, November 09, 2018 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Eligible residents can receive money for their child’s education after high school through the Canada Learning Bond. In recognition of Education Savings Week, the Region of Durham, in partnership with the City of Oshawa, is hosting a special event where residents can meet with financial institutions and sign up for this benefit.
When: November 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar Street, Oshawa
Why: Residents can get free money for their child’s...
Find unique gifts at our long-term care homes’ holiday sales
Posted on Thursday, November 08, 2018 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Members of the public are invited to attend holiday sales at three of the Region’s long-term care homes—Hillsdale Estates, Hillsdale Terraces and Lakeview Manor. Proceeds from these events will benefit resident programs.
When and Where:
Hillsdale Estates
Friday, November 23
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
590 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa
Hillsdale Terraces
Saturday, December 1
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
600 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa
Lakeview Manor
Thursday, November 20
1 to 3 p.m.
133 Main St., Beaverton
Why: All three homes...
Expressions of interest now being accepted for membership on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:15 AM
Expressions of interest are now being accepted from individuals who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC).
DEAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to The Regional Municipality of Durham on environmental planning matters and is involved in environmental awareness and outreach activities. DEAC is composed of 17 members, including: 13 citizen members; one post-secondary student member; two youth members; and a representative...
Expressions of interest now being accepted for membership on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 09:45 AM
Expressions of interest are now being accepted from individuals who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). The Region’s aim is to have a diverse membership engaged in varied disciplines of the agricultural industry, and community representation with knowledge of agricultural and related rural issues.
DAAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to The Regional Municipality of Durham on agricultural and rural related matters,...
Region of Durham reminds everyone to be safe on the road as daylight saving time ends
Posted on Monday, October 29, 2018 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 4, darker commuting hours will affect visibility on roadways. That’s why The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department – Traffic Operations Division is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.
“At this time of year, the hours in which many of us are getting to and from school and work are getting darker,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for the Region...
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