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Join us for a celebration of Black History Month
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 04:05 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), City of Pickering, Municipality of Clarington, Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa, The Power to Be International, Congress of Black Women - Oshawa/Whitby and DurhamOne will be hosting an in-person event to celebrate Black History Month.
This event, “Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts,” is being held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Robert McLaughlin...
Notice of Complete Application & Future Public Meeting: OPA 2022-006 - 40 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 06:00 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Notice of Complete Application
Application to Amend the Durham Regional Official Plan
Region of Durham File No: OPA 2022-006
Purpose of Proposed Amendment:
The Regional Municipality of Durham has received an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to permit the development of a five-storey hotel ancillary to the existing Wooden Sticks golf course. The Subject Site is located at 40 Elgin Park Drive in the Township of Uxbridge
The Regional...
For your health, less alcohol is better: Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health released
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. This guidance provides Canadians with the latest evidence-based advice on alcohol to support them in making informed decisions about its use and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms. The new guidance indicates that all levels of alcohol consumption are associated with some risk, so drinking less is better.
CCSA analyzed recent evidence on illness, cancer risk,...
Durham Region recognizes Lunar New Year
Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 09:46 AM
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, Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, begins on January 22 and culminates with the Lantern Festival. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Chinese and Asian communities all over the world, and right here in Durham Region.
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese...
Roundabouts maximize safety in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed roundabouts across the region as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Roundabouts are designed to maximize safety and minimize delay, while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
Where: Roundabouts are installed at intersections at various locations across the region in place of traffic control signals. Locations are selected based on a thorough assessment that ensures a roundabout is the preferred...
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