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Town of Whitby approves a 2.79 percent tax increase
The Town of Whitby’s 2012 budget was passed by council Thursday night, and it does come with a modest tax increase. The 2.79 percent increase will add an additional $36 […]
Continue readingDespite lower than usual census numbers, Durham MPP believes the future is bright for the region
A population boom west of Saskatchewan, has seen the number of new residents in Ontario at its lowest point in a number of years. Higher minimum wage, the economic strength […]
Continue readingStrong start to 2012 for the Town of Whitby, as building permit sales soar in January
Building activity in the Town of Whitby is off to a flying start in 2012. A total of 74 permits were sold last month, which was up from 51 in […]
Continue readingCouncillors in Pickering to freeze salaries in 2012
Pickering councillors have approved a motion to freeze their own salaries for 2012. In an effort to show an understanding of what people are going through in these tough economic […]
Continue readingOshawa landlords lose students’ housing appeal Ontario Municipal Board rejects zoning change for campus-area homes
Oshawa’s zoning bylaws can’t be used to work around restrictions on housing near the UOIT and Durham College campus, landlords were told recently in an Ontario Municipal Board ruling. The […]
Continue readingMajor student housing project turned down by Oshawa council
A major student housing project proposed for north Oshawa was turned down by council Tuesday night. A developer was looking to build a 4-storey, 75 unit apartment building on Ritson […]
Continue readingDurham building permits jump 11 per cent in 2011
DURHAM — Building activity was booming in Durham in 2011. Last year saw $1.5 billion worth of building permits issued, an increase of 11.7 per cent over 2010. The permits […]
Continue readingCity taxes to rise 2.93 per cent in Pickering
Residents will see an increase of 2.93 per cent on City taxes after Pickering council gave final approval to the 2012 budget. The budget was praised by councillors as lean, […]
Continue readingSiemens Canada to Bring 350 High-Skilled Jobs to Pickering
Pickering, ON, February 29, 2012 – Today, at his annual address to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Mayor Dave Ryan announced that Siemens Canada will be establishing a 190,000 square […]
Continue readingOshawa 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 […]
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