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Regional Council commits $8 million to support affordable rental housing development

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites private and public sector partners to apply for the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which supports the development of affordable rental housing through Regional capital funding and application support services. This year, $8 million in funding is available through the AHIP.

To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and may include:

• New construction.
• Converting a non-residential building to purpose-built rental...

Replacement potassium iodide pills to be distributed to residents near nuclear generating stations

Whitby, Ontario – Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with Durham Region Health Department and Toronto Emergency Management, will provide residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations with replacement potassium iodide (KI) pills. These pills will replace those distributed in 2015, which are set to expire in 2027.

Residents within the 10 km zone will automatically receive a KI package by mail at their home address. Residents living...

Honouring the past, empowering the future: Black History Month in Durham Region

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:

“This year marks 30 years of celebrating Black History Month in Canada—a time to honour the voices, resilience and achievements of Black Canadians whose leadership has shaped our past, influences our present and inspires future generations.

Black History Month is both a celebration and call to action: to confront anti-Black racism...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Village of Brooklin, in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until April 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin. 

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...

Community-Based Hate Reporting Program and tool launched in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – In response to recent high-profile hate activity, the Region of Durham has partnered with Victim Services of Durham Region (VSDR) to launch a Community-Based Hate Reporting Program—the first of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area.

Developed in consultation with human rights and religious organizations, as well as local community service providers, the program, which is being run by VSDR and offered in multiple languages, consists of an online tool that allows individuals to...