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Durham Region recognizes local environmental achievement

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s (DEAC) prestigious 2017 Environmental Achievement Awards were handed out last night, during a special ceremony at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters in Whitby.

Established in 2003, the award categories—named in memory of past environmental leaders—recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region. The program is intended...

The future is bright in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is the right choice for a bright future. That’s the concept the Planning and Economic Development Department hopes to bring to life over the next five years, through the 2017-2021 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan.

This plan offers ways to enhance economic development in our area via an integrated, aligned and multi-faceted approach. Durham Region is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country, offering exceptional talent, innovation, and...

Update #2 - Water use restrictions lifted in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that mandatory water use restrictions have been lifted for the Town of Ajax. The water use restrictions were necessary, following the trunk sanitary sewer break in Lord Elgin Park, to reduce the flow into the sanitary sewer system during the excessive rain fall last week.

“We want to thank residents and businesses for their co-operation during the mandatory water use restrictions,”...

Update #1 Trunk sewer break at Lord Elgin Park and water use restrictions in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that trunk sanitary sewer repairs are ongoing in Lord Elgin Park. The damage is extensive and the entire length of trunk sanitary sewer in the park must be replaced. Specialized equipment is diverting sewage on site, while staff secures the necessary materials for a replacement of this size. The timeline for completion of the repairs is unknown at this time, but is estimated...

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to inform residents and businesses that due to the ongoing repair of a trunk sanitary sewer main in Lord Elgin Park, municipal water supply users in the area east of Harwood Avenue and north of Highway 401 in the Town of Ajax are advised of mandatory water restrictions. Please limit non-essential uses of water including laundry. The Region of Durham is asking customers within these boundaries to conserve water...