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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 03:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
Regional Chair statement on groundbreaking at north Pickering long-term care home
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 03:02 PM
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:
“Today (March 15), the Region of Durham was pleased to be joined by Stan Cho, Minister of Long-Term Care, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Region’s newest long-term care home in north Pickering.
The new facility will be a wonderful addition to the four existing regionally owned and operated long-term care homes. The...
Applications opening soon for the CSWB Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 03:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program. This grant program supports initiatives that address youth justice involvement and violence in Durham Region communities.
Successful applicants will provide opportunities to vulnerable and at-risk children and youth in Durham Region; helping steer them away from gun and gang violence. Applications...
Health Department stresses the importance of eye examinations for school-aged children
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers of school-aged children to book an optometrist appointment for their child for an eye examination and emphasizes the importance of eye examinations for all young children.
“Yearly eye examinations are free for children up to 19-years old with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card,” explained Yemisi Aladesua, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “We encourage all parents of school-aged...
Changes to the waste collection schedule for Easter holidays 2024
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 03:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming Easter holidays.
When and where: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby.
Residents that normally receive waste collection on Fridays are reminded that due to Good Friday, waste will instead be collected on Saturday, March 30.
Monday, April 1: Oshawa and Whitby
For residents in Oshawa and Whitby, there will be no curbside...
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