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Oshawa harbour has a big impact on the local economy
A new study shows just how valuable the Oshawa harbour is to the Region of Durham. According to Martin Associates, the port generates $23-million in economic activity and supports 294 jobs. CEO and Harbour-Master with the Oshawa Port Authority Donna Taylor says the numbers show a strong and vibrant port. Taylor says more good things […]
Continue readingNew Durham Region Transit buses set to hit the streets
Durham Region Transit has unveiled a new fleet of both traditional and specialty buses that will soon be rolling out in the area. A total of 23 buses in all were purchased from Metrolinx and according to Metrolinx President Bruce McCuaig, the new fleet will greatly help out transit users by adding a new dimension of […]
Continue readingDurham Region maintains Triple A credit rating
Durham Region has once again maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service of New York. This rating places Durham Region as one of only eight select Canadian municipalities to have an excellent reputation in the investment community. Moody’s outlined a number of Durham Region’s credit strengths, such as: strong financial planning; sound […]
Continue readingDurham residents name new DRT rapid transit service
Residents in Durham region were given the opportunity recently to name the new DRT bus rapid transit service and officials have decided on the DRT “pulse” rapid transit. Communications co-coordinator Susan Dickinson says the service will be running along highway-2 and fare prices will stay the same as regular DRT buses. The service will start […]
Continue readingStatement from Minister Kathleen Wynne on Growth and Economic Development in Pickering
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Kathleen Wynne issued the following statement regarding land use planning in the part of Pickering known as Seaton. “I am issuing a notice of proposed amendments to the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP). This provincial plan envisions a sustainable urban community in Seaton, integrated with a thriving agricultural community […]
Continue readingSeaton plan draws fire from Pickering residents
PICKERING — Traffic issues in rural hamlets and the loss of valuable farmland in Pickering dominated discussion surrounding a proposal for Seaton’s employment lands. Plans for the lands were presented as part of a zoning amendment application during a public information meeting on Jan. 9 in Pickering council chambers. The proposal covered only a small […]
Continue readingStrong Year for Durham Home Sales
DURHAM REGION, January 5, 2011 – The resale housing market in Durham Region cooled in December with 517 sales which was 254 fewer sales than in November. “This kind of market activity is very typical for this time of year. Overall 2011 has been a strong year with a total of 9,807 sales in the […]
Continue readingMP says planning on the scale of the Pickering Airport Lands cannot be rushed
Ajax-Pickering MP Chris Alexander says the Pickering Airport Lands can’t be allowed to continue to hang in limbo. Despite that sentiment, and a promise last summer in the needs assessment survey to create a plan “in the coming months,” there’s still no timeline to develop the land in north Pickering. Alexander says he’s meeting with […]
Continue readingStudent applications soar at UOIT
UOIT is the top choice university for more students this year than ever before. More than 7,700 high school students applied to UOIT for the fall semester, and the number of people to list the university as their first choice jumped 8.8 per cent. Registrar Victoria Choy says their growing profile is a major reason […]
Continue readingOutlook for 2012 Housing Market Very Positive
Durham Region, February 6, 2012 – The 2012 re-sale housing market in Durham Region is off to a promising start with 582 resale homes changing hands in January compared to 517 in December. The number of active listings fell 12% to 1,415 available re-sale homes in January in contrast to 1,592 in December. The Months […]
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