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Andrea Smith, Policy Advisor for Corporate Initiatives at the Region of Durham, presented on the Development of Durham Region's 2025 Strategic Plan during the General Government Committee meeting on March 4, 2024. Smith provided background on the strategic plan, outlined the approaches to strategy development, and detailed the
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On March 4, 2024, the General Government Committee approved significant amendments to Clarington’s Emergency Management Plan. The committee resolved to repeal By-Laws 2018-010, 2018-072, and 2022-28, which previously governed the emergency management framework. The new by-law, as attached to Report PUB-004-24, was subsequently approved to establish updated emergency management
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law that governs delegations and public participation. These proposals were discussed in the committee meeting held on March 4, 2024. Key changes include a requirement for written submissions from individuals wishing to make delegations. This aims to streamline
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a request to extend the Noise By-law Exemption for regional construction projects. The request was submitted by Ben McWade, P. Eng, Acting Manager, Construction Management Services, Region of Durham. The exemption has been extended to July 30, 2024. The motion was moved by
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Durham Regional Council and the region’s Finance and Administration Committee are set to review the proposed 2024 property-tax-supported business plans and budget at two morning meetings later this month at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby. The proposed budget outlines spending and related fees and charges funded through the regional
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The Clarington Council has approved the inclusion of a project to install a hardwired lighting system at Bowmanville Leash Free Park in the 2025-2027 capital budget. This decision was documented in the General Government Committee meeting minutes from March 4, 2024. The project is intended to enhance the park'
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Lakeridge Health has announced the appointment of Brian Pollard as the new Health System Executive, Clinical, effective April 8. Pollard will oversee areas including healthy aging, long-term care, complex continuing care, regional nephrology and diabetes, and family and community medicine. He will also support the Durham Ontario Health Team and
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that it is not closing trails to any existing user groups in the Ganaraska Forest. The GRCA is addressing misinformation circulating online and reaffirmed its commitment to providing multi-use recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized activities. The GRCA is implementing recommendations from
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Durham Region says it will open a 45-bed, low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness at 1635 Dundas St. E. in Whitby and has selected Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) to operate it, according to a Region news release posted March 11, 2026. The announcement matters for Whitby residents because the
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held their Annual General Meeting on February 15, 2024. During the meeting, Mark Lovshin, the outgoing Chair from the Township of Hamilton, presented the 2023 Annual Report and thanked the Board and staff for their support during his tenure. Linda Laliberte, GRCA CAO/Secretary-Treasurer,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will host two public open houses to gather feedback on environmental and user criteria for future trail development in the Ganaraska Forest. The GRCA manages the 11,000-acre forest, which supports various recreational activities. In 2024, the GRCA plans to create a GIS-based model
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On February 5, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved a resolution to waive the Purchasing By-law 2021-077. This decision grants the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the authority to award the contract for architectural services related to the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre. The resolution was moved by Mayor Foster