News Releases

Fire at Durham York Energy Centre: Update #2

Whitby, Ontario –

Whitby, Ont. – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that the initial assessment of fire damage at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) has been completed by JADE+, a consultant hired by the operator Covanta. The consultant’s report confirms damages were limited to a small area of the roof, with no damage to the main structural components of the roof or the rest of the facility. Based on these findings, boiler #2 returned to full operating capacity...

Local sport tourism industry leaders connect and collaborate at the Sport Durham Convergence

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Region’s growing sport tourism industry was celebrated among local sector stakeholders today at the Sport Durham Convergence, held at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa.

 

In an effort to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to share experiences, learn about industry best practices, receive important updates, and network with one another, Sport Durham – part of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Division – hosted an industry...

Fire at Durham York Energy Centre: Update #1

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that the owners, Durham and York Regions, and the operator, Covanta, are undertaking an investigation into the cause of the fire at the Durham York Energy Centre on Dec. 11 and conducting a damage assessment.

 

“The Durham York Energy Centre is currently receiving and processing waste at 50 per cent capacity with boiler number one,” said Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for The Regional Municipality of...

Fire at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario –

Clarington Fire Officials were called to respond to a fire today at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC). The facility has been shut down as per the standard operating procedures. At this time waste deliveries have been put on hold until a damage assessment is complete.

 

“There was a fire today at the Durham York Energy Centre,” said Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for The Regional Municipality of Durham. “The fire has been extinguished and thankfully there were no...

Residents thanked for participating in durham.ca redevelopment survey and focus groups

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to thank residents for participating in the recent durham.ca redevelopment survey and focus groups. The feedback received plays a very important role in the redevelopment of the new durham.ca, which is anticipated to be rolled out by the end of 2017.

 

More than 1,000 responses were received from the durham.ca website survey, which was open from Oct. 14 to Nov. 11. Further, 12 focus groups took place in late November, and included...