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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
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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-
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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-
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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
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is hosting the Nature Nuts March Break Camp for children aged 7 to 11. The camp will take place at the Ganaraska Millennium Conservation Area, located at 2216 County Road 28, Port Hope. The camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 4
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On February 5, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington passed a resolution requesting the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery to review and modernize the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This request was initiated by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Traill. The
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The Clarington Council has taken several measures to address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as outlined in the General Government Committee meeting on February 5, 2024. The Council affirmed that IPV has reached epidemic proportions and resolved to advocate for improved transportation services for residents needing access to IPV-related support,
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The General Government Committee meeting on February 5, 2024, included a presentation by Ian McVey, Manager of Sustainability for the Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the proposed District Energy System (DES) for the Courtice Transit-Oriented Community (CTOC). McVey outlined the strategic alignment of the DES with Envision Durham and
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The General Government Committee meeting held on February 5, 2024, resulted in the awarding of a contract for the refurbishment of the Orono Arena and Community Centre Indoor Rink to Gerr Construction Limited. The total bid amount for the project was $2,030,112.00, which includes the Net HST
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Durham Region Public Libraries, in partnership with the Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS), received two awards from the Ontario Library Association (OLA) on January 25, 2024. The awards were given for hosting and promoting Drag Queen Storytimes in 2023. The OLA Les Fowlie Intellectual Freedom Award was awarded for
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is offering several tree and shrub planting programs for Spring 2024. These programs are available to residents in the Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope, and Municipality of Clarington. The Trees for Rural Roads Program provides free potted stock for planting along rural
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Durham Region Chair and CEO John Henry met with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on Nov. 10, 2023, to discuss the region’s priorities for provincial investment ahead of Ontario’s 2024 budget, including GO East, growth-related infrastructure, and Durham’s projected revenue impacts from Bill 23, according to