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Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement cameras deployed for data collection
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 01:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras have been deployed and are in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. At this time, the ASE cameras will be operating in data collection mode and no fines will be issued.
ASE is a tool used to help improve road user safety by increasing speed compliance, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones.
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Celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join an uplifting, virtual celebration of our amazing community by tuning in to Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1.
From 2 to 5 p.m., this collaborative event—in co-operation with the Region of Durham and all eight local-area municipalities—will highlight unique attractions and talents that drive our vibrant arts and culture scene. This event celebrates our region and our one-of-a-kind mix of small-town hospitality and unique urban amenities.
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Health Department launches online toolkit to provide information on safe reopening of services
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario - As businesses and services begin to reopen in Durham Region, every precaution should be taken to ensure the health and safety of the community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Durham Region Health Department is launching a new online resource to provide businesses and the community with information on the various stages of reopening of services as announced by the provincial government.
The Community Reopening Toolkit is an online resource available at durham.ca/reopeningtoolkit....
Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Durham.
Yesterday, Council gave approval to continue negotiation of a joint venture/co-ownership agreement with Epcor Utilities Inc. for the development of the Region’s Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and AD facility.
The Mixed Waste Pre-sort AD facility with an Energy from Waste plant, will be a first-of-its-kind fully integrated waste management initiative...
Heat warning issued for Durham Region
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin monitoring temperature conditions as part of the Durham Region Heat Warning Information System for the 2020 summer season. The Health Department monitors information issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide updates to area residents.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region area for conditions expected to begin May 25. A heat warning occurs when the forecast conditions include...
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