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Homeowners in Durham Region can access various financial incentives and support for energy upgrades through the Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. This program offers cashback incentives and low or zero-interest loans, available through government and utility-run programs. The funding
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Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement expressing condolences on the death of Jill Richardson, a board member of Marigold Hospice Care. In his statement, Mayor Foster said, “I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Clarington’s Jill Richardson. This is a heartbreaking loss for our community
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The 15th Annual Orono Antique Street Festival will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The event will be held on Main Street in Orono from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Main Street will be closed to traffic between Park Street and Centreview Street from
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A new business, Pound & Pestle Culinary Co., has opened on Main Street in Orono. The establishment focuses on food, hospitality, and ambiance, with produce sourced from local farmers.
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Until November, Durham Region's roadway line painting operations are taking place primarily on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional weekend and nighttime operations. Line painting is essential for road safety, as it defines lanes and guides traffic, providing important information to motorists, cyclists,
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The Durham Region Health Department conducts an ongoing beach monitoring program throughout the summer to ensure public safety at local beaches. This program includes bacteriological water tests to assess whether the water is safe for swimming. Water samples are tested at the Public Health Ontario Laboratory located in Peterborough. Results
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The Durham Region Health Department monitors 14 public beaches throughout the region from early June until the end of August. During the beach monitoring season, information notices about blue-green algae are posted at all public beaches. If blue-green algae are confirmed at these beaches, advisory signs indicating their
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The Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) has been launched in Durham Region to assist homeowners in understanding their energy consumption and identifying ways to reduce it. According to the release, home energy use contributes over 30% of total annual greenhouse gas emissions in the region. vHEAT utilizes artificial intelligence
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to address the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area. This study aims to identify and review various alternative sites for the Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS) and select a preferred alternative to
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will host a virtual community engagement session for the Ritson School Project on July 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Residents are invited to learn about the development plans for the former Ritson School site, located at 300 Ritson Road South in Oshawa.
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Durham Region has launched the Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. This initiative aims to assist homeowners in understanding their energy consumption and identifying ways to reduce it. According to the official documents, home energy use accounts for over 30% of the
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The Durham Greener Homes Program is supported through partnerships with Windfall Ecology Centre, local municipalities, and energy utilities. This collaborative effort aims to enhance energy efficiency and address climate change in the region. The program includes the newly launched Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT), which utilizes artificial intelligence to