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Film Durham. Your locations. Their next film.
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 04:05 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in listing your property as a potential filming location in the Film Durham and Ontario Creates Digital Location Libraries? If so, the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) and municipal film offices are offering a Locations Seminar for homeowners and businesses in the region to learn about hosting a film or television production.
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals who will educate and prepare them to market...
Celebrate Black History at Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration!
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:23 AM
You’re invited to Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration on February 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, in Pickering.
The evening will showcase talented performers including the Lift Your Voice Choir, Ngoma Ensemble and Riddim Cultural Arts Program; and conclude with a conversation among panel members on Black History, and how intersectionality and Black joy have shaped their professional and personal life experiences.
Please...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent
Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2024 01:27 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of the Honourable Ed Broadbent. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for the Oshawa-Whitby riding; was the Leader of the New...
Waste Management Facilities days of operation during the 2023 holiday season
Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 01:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.
When:
- December 23 – Closed
- December 24 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
- December 25 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
- December 26 – Closed
- December 27 – Closed
- December 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 29 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 30 –...
Region of Durham honours National Housing Day with a commitment to affordable rental housing
Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 09:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to helping initiate the development of 1,000 new affordable rental housing units, as detailed in the Master Housing Strategy.
To achieve this goal, the Region is taking innovative approaches. This includes working with private and non-profit sector partners. In March 2022, Regional Council endorsed the new At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides capital grants and planning...