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Lane restrictions on Westney Road North and Taunton Road West in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Westney Road North (Regional Road 31) and Taunton Road West (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Ajax.

When: November 29 to June 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westney Road North, from north of Rossland Road West to north of Taunton Road West, and on Taunton Road West, from Westney Road North to just east of Westney Road North, in Ajax.

Why: To safely widen...

Envision Durham: Recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study is focused on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, Regional staff recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests are now available.

When: This report will be considered at the Regional Planning & Economic...

The Region of Durham and Township of Brock reach agreement for Beaverton Supportive Housing Project

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock have reached an agreement related to the Beaverton Supportive Housing project. This decision will help to ensure site plan approval and necessary building permits that will allow the project to move forward.

The Beaverton Supportive Housing Project will address the urgent need for housing and services in north Durham. In the past year, more than 100 people from north Durham have reached out to Durham’s homelessness support...

Durham Region appoints members to anti-Racism taskforce

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, Durham Regional Council approved the appointment of citizen members and institutional representatives to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce. This committee will act in an advisory role to Regional Council for issues related to racism—structural, systemic and interpersonal.

The Taskforce comes as part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the Region. The Taskforce...

Regional Council endorses Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Council has endorsed the new Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. In accordance with provincial legislation, the plan will now be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General and posted online. Community safety and well-being describes a place where everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging, and where individuals and families’ needs are met for education, health care, food, housing, income, as well as social and cultural expression.

The...