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Durham Region and Clarington welcome international dignitaries for clean energy roundtable

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 and Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington:

“This morning, we were honoured to welcome distinguished guests to Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington Nuclear Generating Station for a roundtable energy discussion and small modular reactor (SMR) site tour, hosted by OPG and facilitated by the Energy Council of Canada.

Dignitaries in...

Durham Region celebrates Pride Month

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:

“In Durham Region, we strive to create safe, respectful and inclusive communities where everyone is welcomed, feels heard and is valued for who they are.

Today, we are proud to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month—a time to recognize the resiliency, talent and contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer...

Durham Region honours National Indigenous History Month

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 marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month—a time to reflect on and honour the achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to operate on the traditional and treaty territories of the Nations covered under the Williams Treaties, including...

Health Department begins heat monitoring for 2023 summer season

First heat warning issued for 2023

Whitby, Ontario - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the south Durham Region area for June 1 and 2. This is the first heat warning of 2023 under Durham Region Health Department’s seasonal Heat Warning and Information System.

Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents of conditions that indicate a heat warning will be issued, and will also use the Health Department...

Upcoming road construction on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is providing advance notice to residents and businesses of upcoming road construction on Simcoe Street South in the City of Oshawa that will require lane restrictions.

When: Construction is tentatively scheduled for summer 2023 to fall 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue to Metcalfe Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To address aging and deteriorating infrastructure, the...