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Durham Region has been named to the Intelligent Community Forum’s (ICF) 2024 Smart21 Communities list for a fourth straight year, according to a regional news release issued from Whitby. The Smart21 list is part of ICF’s Smart21 Communities program, which the organization says recognizes municipalities it considers to
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Durham Region held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 15 for a long-term care home planned for 200 residents in the Seaton community in north Pickering, with Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care, Stan Cho, attending. The project matters for area residents because Durham Region operates four regionally owned and operated
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Durham Region is set to accept applications from March 20 to April 30 for its Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program, offered in partnership with Public Safety Canada, according to a regional announcement issued in Whitby. The program provides grant funding for initiatives in Durham
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has addressed a request to amend the Kennel By-law 2013-25 and Noise By-law 2007-071. This request was presented by Sandra Kearns, who raised concerns about noise disturbances affecting neighboring properties. During the committee meeting, Kearns highlighted potential contradictions between the existing by-laws and the
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The Municipality of Clarington has formally requested the Province of Ontario to review the financial sustainability of municipalities. This request was made through a resolution passed by the General Government Committee on March 4, 2024. The resolution outlines several fiscal challenges faced by municipalities, including a reported shortfall of nearly
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Children up to age 19 can receive one comprehensive eye exam each year at no cost through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) if they have a valid OHIP card, according to the Durham Region Health Department. The health department says it is encouraging parents and caregivers of school-aged children
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The General Government Committee has approved additional funding for the Shaw House Renovation project, specifically aimed at enhancing accessibility. The committee has allocated an extra $131,170 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund. Additionally, $193,830 of unspent capital project funds have been redirected to support these renovations.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has proposed a new by-law to regulate encampments in public parks and spaces. This proposal was discussed during the committee meeting on March 4, 2024. The by-law is designed to replace the existing Parks By-law, specifying locations where encampments are not permitted and providing
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has announced new appointments to several local committees. Cailley Hinbest, Dory Strikwerda, Ron Hooper, and Sajith Gnanasikhamani (Kevin) have been appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Deborah Dorion will
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved additional funding for the Shaw House Renovation project during its meeting on March 4, 2024. The committee allocated $131,170 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund to complete the project. Additionally, $193,830 of unexpended capital project funds will be reallocated
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Sandra Kearns addressed the General Government Committee on March 4, 2024, regarding her request to amend the Kennel By-law 2013-25 and the Noise By-law 2007-071. Kearns expressed concerns about the impact of noise from kennels on neighboring properties. She presented videos demonstrating the constant barking from her property and highlighted
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The 2023 Annual Council Remuneration Report was presented to the General Government Committee on March 4, 2024. The report, identified as FSD-009-24, was received for information. The resolution regarding the report was moved by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh. The committee did not engage in further discussion on