News and Public Notices

Clarington Council approves 2021 Municipal Budget with a 2.04% tax levy increase

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Council has approved the 2021 Municipal Budget, which includes a 2.04 per cent increase on the Clarington portion of the tax levy. That's an increase of $31.01 per year for the average property.

"This year, Council focused on minimizing spending and trying to make every dollar count," said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. "We know that COVID-19 has financially impacted many businesses and residents. That's why this year's increase is tied to inflation and the...

Durham Region launches mobile COVID-19 testing clinic

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) are working together, doing their part in the fight against COVID-19. With thorough collaboration and a dedication to the health and safety of our community members, the team has launched an innovative mobile COVID-19 testing clinic.

Since the start of the pandemic, RDPS has been providing testing at various locations in Durham Region. With physical testing space becoming harder to obtain and the weather...

Shop Durham Region online marketplace is now live

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is excited to announce that the new Shop Durham Region online marketplace is live. The multi-vendor e-store allows shoppers to safely purchase products from multiple Durham-based businesses in a single transaction.

More than ever, shopping local makes a big impact on small businesses. Through this new online marketplace, residents can safely explore 600 local products in a single shopping experience and collect purchases through contactless pick-up—making...

Pedestrian crossovers create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists

As part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is making it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street with pedestrian crossovers. Identified by signs, unique pavement markings, and marked yield bars showing where drivers must stop; some crossovers also have flashing lights that are activated by pedestrian push buttons.

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Pedestrian crossovers are currently in operation across Durham Region, with more crossovers scheduled to be constructed...

Regional Council continues to push forward with broadband strategy

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the Regional Broadband Network report, outlining two applications for funding from the Province of Ontario and Federal Government of Canada for the phased implementation of a broadband network in Durham Region.

The Region’s goal is to implement a high-speed fibre network that will span 700 kilometres and connect all of Durham’s hamlets. This phase of the project will jumpstart that vision.

Broadband access is vital infrastructure that is essential...