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Free tax clinics aim to help residents access income benefits

Whitby, Ontario – Filing your taxes might feel stressful, but for people living with low or no income, it’s one of the easiest ways to put more money in your pocket. In Ontario, filing your taxes is the gateway to more than 40 income benefits that can help with everyday costs like housing, food and utilities. To help with the process, the Region of Durham is offering free tax clinics to help eligible residents file their taxes at no cost.

What: Residents with low or no income and a simple tax...

Building a stronger Durham: Thriving Communities Fund now open to non-profits

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications for the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports local non-profit organizations to help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham residents.

What: The Thriving Communities Fund supports non-profit organizations with operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen their ability to deliver programs and services. The maximum amount to be awarded is $50,000 per approved application.

When: The deadline for non-profit...

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Region of Durham’s community event

Whitby, Ontario – Each year on March 8, communities around the world mark International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and a vital call to action for advancing gender equality.

In recognition of this important occasion, the Region of Durham, together with local municipalities and community partners, is proud to host its annual International Women’s Day event. This free event is open to members of the public from across the...

Village of Brooklin - Town of Whitby - planned short duration of low water pressure - Zone 4

The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department would like to inform residents that on Wednesday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Regional staff will be doing work on the Brooklin (Whitby) Zone 4 water pressure system. As a result, residents in the area may experience lower than normal water pressure. The areas of potential low water pressure are located east and west of Thickson Road North between Columbus Road East and Carnwith Drive East, and between Bayberry Court and Nightingale...