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Statement From Mayor Dave Barton Regarding Deputy Mayor Transition

On May 1, 2024, Ward 5 Councillor Todd Snooks will assume the role of Deputy Mayor, a position he will hold until February 28, 2025.  I want to thank Ward 4 Councillor Willie Popp for serving as Deputy Mayor over the last 4.5 years (November 2019 and again November 2022).

Willie did an exceptional job representing me at Committees, Events & Conferences, Meetings, and supporting our COVID-19 and EF2 tornado emergency responses.  His leadership & tireless dedication to the organization and to...

Township Page, Cosmos April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper  

Call for applications to the Thriving Communities Fund

Call for applications to the Thriving Communities Fund

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications to the Thriving Communities Fund. This fund supports local non-profit organizations with helping to prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents.

What: The Thriving Communities Fund supports operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen the ability to deliver key programs and services. The 2024 funding limit is up to a maximum of $50,000 per...

Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8

Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa

Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking...

Township Page, Cosmos April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024 Issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper