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Statement by Regional Chair John Henry on Canada Day
John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, released a statement on Canada Day.
“On July 1, I encourage everyone to celebrate Canada—our achievements, freedoms and open spirit. I will be celebrating Canada not for what it has been in the past, but for what I want it to be in the future. To think about who we were and who we are now. We cannot mark this day without a solemn acknowledgement of our history.” Read the full statement for details.
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Durham Region named one of the top seven Intelligent Communities in the world
In the 20th annual top seven list, Durham Region is named alongside cities and counties from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Taiwan and Vietnam. This fall, one of the seven finalists will be named the Intelligent Community of the Year at the ICF Summit.
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Statement by Regional Chair John Henry on the Port of Oshawa expansion
John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, released a statement on the Port of Oshawa expansion with investment from the Government of Canada, Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund, and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority.
“Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced a significant investment of $13.85 million for an expansion project at the Port of Oshawa to modernize its operations. This investment will increase import and export capacity in and out of Ontario through the Port of Oshawa, helping to strengthen Canada’s supply chain and trade corridors. With a $16 million dollar contribution from the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, the total investment represents almost $30 million.” Read the full statement for details.
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Home-based businesses: We want to hear from you!
The 11th annual Business Count is underway, and Durham Region is encouraging home-based businesses to participate by completing the Business Count online at durham.ca/BusinessCount. The online form will be open until August 30.
The Business Count is a Regional project that aims to collect employment statistics and promote economic development initiatives. The project gathers data about local businesses, including the type and nature of the business, number of employees, plans for growth, floor space, and location.
Sensitive data will be kept confidential and used only by the Region and area municipalities. To view the complete Terms of Use, please visit durham.ca/BusinessCount.
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Take a ride with Durham Region Transit to the Toronto Zoo
Durham Region Transit is bringing back Route 917Z to serve the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park for summer 2022. More frequent and convenient than before, the 917Z connects Durham residents to family friendly attractions in Toronto.
Route 917Z will operate on weekends and holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes, from now through September 6.
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Join us August 6! Durham Region Emancipation Day Celebration
Save the date! Join Durham Region and community partners on August 6, from noon to 2 p.m., for a family friendly Emancipation Day Celebration at Regional Headquarters.
The celebration will include live performances, food vendors, activities for kids and more! For more details go to durham.ca/EmancipationDay.
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