Public Service Announcements

Upcoming closures at Chalk Lake Springs in Port Perry

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be conducting   maintenance at Chalk Lake Springs throughout October and into November. Some of these maintenance activities require a full closure of the site to the public for safety reasons.

When: Site closures will take place on October 4 to 8, and again from October 26 to November 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Chalk Lake Springs on Lake Ridge Road in Port Perry. The springs will...

Learn about fire prevention and safety at an upcoming virtual seminar

Whitby, Ontario – Do you know what your smoke alarm is telling you when it chirps? Are you interested in learning home maintance tips and tricks that can help keep you and your family protected from fire? In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, seniors in Durham Region are invited to learn about fire prevention and safety at an upcoming virtual seminar.

When: Wednesday, October 6 from 1 to 2 p.m.  

Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: Scugog...

Calling all businesses: showcase your products and services to the Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is calling on businesses interested in working with the Region to tell us about your product or service!

The Region is hosting a virtual Business Showcase Event, October 18 to 21, giving businesses the opportunity to showcase their products or services to Regional staff.

Upon registration, businesses will be grouped into one of the following key product/service themes, supporting Durham Region’s Strategic Plan and service areas:

• Administrative services
• Facilities...

Learn about power of attorney at an upcoming virtual seminar

Whitby, Ontario – Are you an older adult in Durham Region? If something were to happen to you, such as an accident or illness that impacts your decision-making ability, having a trusted person appointed can be very important. 

At an upcoming webinar, learn about the importance of having a power of attorney—a legal document that gives someone you trust, the right to make financial or health care decisions for you.

When: Monday, October 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.  

Where: This is a virtual event....

Public Information Centre on the Sunderland water system capacity in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual public information centre (PIC) to provide an update on the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and get resident input on the proposed solutions for water system capacity expansion in the Township of Brock’s Sunderland community.

When: September 27 to October 27.

Where: The virtual PIC will be available online at durham.ca/SunderlandWaterSystem.

Why: Public consultation is an important part of this project. The PIC has been...