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Durham Region Celebrates Circular Economy Month and Waste Reduction Week this October

The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating Circular Economy Month. The Circular Innovation Council has extended Waste Reduction Week in Canada beyond the third week of October into Circular Economy Month to educate and excite Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of the circular economy.

The third week of October will continue as Waste Reduction Week, with daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy.

Daily Themes:

Monday,...

Share the road with farm equipment

With harvest season underway, drivers may experience temporary delays on rural roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are reminded to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.

Farmers have the important task of transporting the food that feeds our communities, and as part of that transportation they often use public roads to get from field to field, both day and night.

Safety tips to observe when coming across farm machinery on Regional roads include:

• Recognize...

Construction on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa ongoing until fall 2024

Durham Region is working to improve infrastructure by replacing the water and sanitary sewer systems on Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue to Metcalfe Street, in the City of Oshawa. Lane restrictions will be in place during the construction work. The Region will ensure at least one northbound lane remains open for traffic and essential services. Access for local traffic and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the duration of...

Curbside Giveaway Day – Give new life to household items

Are you ready to declutter and give new life to household items? Don't miss out on Curbside Giveaway Day on September 16, with a rain date of September 23! 

Curbside Giveaway Day is a pilot project event organized in co-operation with the local municipalities, where residents exchange unwanted household items for pre-loved items they’ve been wanting–all for free. Bring your gently used items to your curb, from clothing to household goods, and find new treasures while connecting with neighbours....

Slow down in school zones to help kids get to school safely

With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians—especially distracted kids who are excited to be back at school; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to...