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Durham Region completes Environmental Assessment for Newcastle Urban Area water supply solutions
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 04:25 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine solutions to ensure the municipal water supply meets the service needs for the existing population and for the forecasted growth in the Newcastle Urban Area.
Based on the findings of this Municipal Class EA study, the preferred solution includes establishing a new pumping station and water reservoir on a new site, located on the west side of Arthur Street, north of the...
Regional Road 50 in Brock closed for rehabilitation of the bridge
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 01:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, is advising residents that Regional Road 50 will be closed over the Trent Severn Canal in the townships of Brock and Ramara from March 15 until the end of October.
When: Starting March 15 until the end of October. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 50, between Concession Road 11 and Canal Road, in the townships of Brock and Ramara.
Why: The closure is...
What to know ahead of your COVID-19 vaccination appointment
Posted on Friday, March 05, 2021 09:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has announced that as of Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m., residents 80 years and older (born in 1941 or earlier), can begin booking appointments to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know:
What: Information you will need to book an appointment online includes:
- Telephone number (home or cell phone)
- Home address, including postal code
- Email address (can be family support person)
- Health card number
Once appointment is confirmed, you will...
Mark your calendars: Durham Region to host virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to join the conversation on March 18 for Make the Connection: Intention, Impact and Transformation—the Region’s upcoming virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall.
Regional Chair and CEO John Henry and Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair will join the town hall discussion with panelist and Durham Region’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Allison Hector-Alexander. The town hall will include moderated panel discussions...
Durham Environmental Advisory Committee invites nominations to honour environmental achievements
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 09:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence in 2019 and 2020.
Nomination forms are currently available at durham.ca/DEAC, or by contacting deac@durham.ca.
When: The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2021.
Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural...
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