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Have your say on the Durham Transportation Master Plan update

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites residents to attend the third round of public information centres (PICs) on the Durham Transportation Master Plan update.

 

 

WHEN:

Pickering: Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, Helen Paris Room, 470 Kingston Rd.

 

Whitby:  Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Durham Regional Headquarters, Room 1-B, 605 Rossland Rd. E.

 

Oshawa: Wednesday, Jan....

Open Data is here to stay

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Regional Council has approved a permanent Open Data program for The Regional Municipality of Durham. This will allow certain data to be made freely available to the public, in a machine-readable format, without any restrictions from copyright, patents or other mechanisms of control. The launch of this program is the result of a 10-month Open Data pilot initiative, which was met with very positive results by those who had accessed the data.

 

“Through public collaboration...

Westbound lane restrictions on Bayly Street in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of westbound lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22), immediately east of Whites Road, in Pickering.

 

 

WHEN:

During daytime hours, Monday-Friday until Dec. 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Bayly Street, immediately east of Whites Road, in the City of Pickering.

 

 

WHY:

To complete drainage improvements within...

Regional Council appoints an Integrity Commissioner

Whitby, Ontario –

Today, Durham Regional Council approved the appointment of Guy W. Giorno as its Integrity Commissioner. Giorno, who is a representative of the law offices of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, will report directly to Regional Council from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2021.

 

“Durham Regional Council strives to promote and enhance transparency and accountability; helping to ensure public confidence through the highest levels of ethical conduct and behaviour,” said Roger Anderson,...

Council approves community climate adaptation plan

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Region has a plan; one that will help to ensure our community remains livable, resilient and prosperous by addressing climate change risks related to our infrastructure, economy, health and welfare. But it will require the help of the community to make it a reality.

 

Durham Regional Council today approved, in principle, the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP). It is the result of three years of community engagement; presenting a set of proposed programs...