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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 03:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
February 26 and March 4, 2024 Council Highlights
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 10:43 AM
The Township of Brock Council Discussed the follow:
March 4, 2024
- The Township of Brock has approved their 2024 Operating And Capital Budget. The net levy increase for 2024 is 3.97% which equates to an increase on the Township of Brock portion of the tax bill of approximately $19.15 per year, per each $100,000 of residential assessment.
The total levy requirement for 2024 is $10,713,733 and the breakdown of how this levy is being spent is as follows:
In addition, the 2024 budget also includes Capital...
Brock Township Fire Department received $20,000 from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 03:53 PM
Brock Township Fire Department received $20,000 from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to purchase six new defibrillators.
Rick Harrison joining Mihir and Riddhi from Firehouse Subs, Taunton Gardens, Whitby, displaying one of the defibrillators.
Thank you to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada & Firehouse Subs, Taunton Gardens for helping to enhance public safety.
Free tax filing help is available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 01:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who earn a low income, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that could put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed through tax filing.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available across Durham Region. For locations...
Waterfront Area and Open Space Plan
Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:54 AM
On February 26, 2024, Council endorsed the Waterfront Plan that provides a long-term vision for Beaverton’s waterfront and open space lands that connect downtown Beaverton to the harbour.
A comprehensive public consultation program was undertaken as part of the Waterfront Plan process over the past 14 months, with a series of workshops, open houses and meetings to obtain input throughout the process. The Waterfront Plan brings together the components and features from the concept options...