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AAC Award nominations are now open! Celebrate those who help improve accessibility in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awards are now open, and, for the first time, residents, peers, customers, etc. can also submit a nomination.

Community members and businesses in Durham Region are invited to nominate an individual or business that has made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region.

When: Nominations are open until July 16, 2025.

Where: Information and...

Orono residents asked to practise additional water conservation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in Orono.

When: Now until August 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Orono, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: To conduct maintenance on the Orono water tower. The water conservation measures are necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including...

Region of Durham strives to protect older adults from abuse

Whitby, Ontario – Anxious, confused, lonely, sad, scared and worthless are some of the many emotions felt by older adults across Ontario who are suffering from abuse. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Region of Durham reaffirms its commitment to offering help, direction and support to older adults in our communities.

Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial abuse, neglect, verbal and emotional abuse, physical and sexual abuse, as well as ageism. To help...

Durham roadways get fresh paint during line painting season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s annual line painting season is underway and Durham road users are reminded to exercise caution when approaching line painting vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can follow line painting operations in real time using live traffic and navigation apps.

Drivers are reminded to please be patient, exercise caution, keep a safe distance back from the follow-up trucks and do not cross freshly painted lines. The applied paint...

Bridge Washing Ahead: Slow down and stay safe

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region will be washing the Regional bridges in all eight area municipalities.

When: Bridge washing will be underway from June 16 to approximately the end of July.

Where: A total of 132 Regional bridges in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby.

Why: Washing of the bridges is completed annually to clear any debris and maintain the structures.  

Note: Minimal...