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We want your input! Use of Accessible Taxi Survey

Municipalities, across Durham Region, have received input about a shortage of accessible taxis. This situation can make it difficult for some people to travel around the region.

The Region of Durham is committed to ensuring accessible services and programs to all residents and visitors to our region. All Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses are low floor with a front ramp to support customers using mobility devices, as well as other accessibility features required by the Accessibility for...

Township Furthers Downtown Revitalization Objectives with Uxbridge Parking Strategy Study

One of the key objectives outlined in the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan & Action Plan is the establishment of a downtown that is pedestrian focused, and that actively supports inclusion and accessibility. One of the action items required to achieve this goal is the completion of a parking study.  

Since approval of this plan, the Township has engaged LEA Consulting Ltd. to undertake this study, and the implementation is currently underway. As part of the analysis of existing conditions,...

Township Page, Cosmos September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024 issue of Township Pages of Cosmos Newspaper

Employment Services launches website to help job seekers and employers in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – A new website is available to support job seekers and employers across Durham region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, provides helpful resources, labour market information and more.

While in-person support is available through local Employment Services Providers, the durham.ca/EmploymentServices site can be accessed any time, from anywhere. The content on the website is specific to Durham Region communities.

The Employment Services website was launched by the Durham...

Uxbridge Residents Encouraged to Take the Uxbridge Community Survey

The Township of Uxbridge, in partnership with Durham Region, has created a community survey to gather opinions related to social services provided in Uxbridge. The survey is open to all residents and seeks to identify priority social services needs in the Township. 

“Social services play an important role in the support offered to Uxbridge Township by the Region. This survey aims to assess how aware residents are of the local and centralized services available to them.” Says Bruce Garrod,...