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Durham Region named Top7 Intelligent Community for third consecutive year
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 08:07 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has once again secured its position as an intelligent community.
For the third consecutive year, Durham Region has been recognized as one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This accolade celebrates municipalities that use technology, innovation and digital inclusion to enhance citizens’ lives and drive economic growth.
The ICF evaluates communities based on criteria including broadband deployment and use,...
Ritson School Project continues to make progress
Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 02:43 PM
Whitby, Ontario – An update on the Ritson School Project was presented to Regional Council on June 26.
The update included a Community Needs Assessment, which was prepared by Smart Density and LURA Consulting. The assessment highlighted the following key considerations:
- New affordable and market housing, including one and two-bedroom units, as well as support programs.
- Child care, educational, training or recreational programs, as well as services for youth and sole-caregiver families.
- Opportunities...
Grow your Green Bin! New materials are now accepted
Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 09:15 AM
Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection.
The revised program is designed to maximize waste diversion, minimize the waste being processed at the Durham York Energy Centre, increase convenience, and achieve compliance with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.
A limited number of additional Green Bins will be available for residents to purchase, to a maximum of one per household,...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 04:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Every week between June and September, the Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for...
Lane restrictions at Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 02:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at the intersection of Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in the City of Oshawa.
Where: The intersection of Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in Oshawa.
When: The week of July 2 to September 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely install temporary traffic signals and roadway illumination.
Note: The Region...
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