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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, 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 would 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 when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Crossrides allow cyclists to cross the street without dismounting
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 09:10 AM
As part of Durham Vision Zero, crossrides have been installed along multi-use path routes at intersections throughout the region.
A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting. Crossrides are identified by unique pavement markings and may be located beside a pedestrian crosswalk or on its own. Crossrides can be combined with a crosswalk to save space, which is called a mixed crossride.
At signalized...
Upcoming eastbound lane closure on Winchester Road in Whitby
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 04:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a lane closure on Winchester Road in the Town of Whitby.
Where: The eastbound lane of Winchester Road will be closed, from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street, in Whitby.
When: May 5 until late summer 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely rehabilitate and widen Winchester Road. The lane closure will help increase safety for road users,...
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10 – Ask yourself: How prepared are you?
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 03:25 PM
Whitby, Ontario – This Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 to 10), Durham Region is reminding you that emergencies can happen at any time—but a little planning can make a big difference. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for residents to take small, manageable steps now, so they’re ready when it counts.
Throughout the week, the Region will be sharing practical tips and reminders to help households across Durham build resilience—whether it’s updating an emergency kit, backing up...
KI pills available for all area residents and businesses near nuclear generating stations
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 01:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario – May 4 to 10 is Emergency Preparedness Week and Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents and businesses within 10 kilometres of the Pickering or Darlington nuclear generating stations to have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) pills on hand as a preparedness measure. This recommendation is also aimed at pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, as well as parents of infants, children and adolescents as KI is both safe and most effective for these groups.
KI is a...
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