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Ride into the wild with DRT to the Toronto Zoo

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is bringing back the 917Z to serve the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park this summer.

Route 917Z is a convenient, safe, and efficient way for Durham residents to travel to two family friendly attractions. This year is special for the Toronto Zoo and the Durham Region as both celebrate their respective 50th anniversaries.

When: Starting on June 29, 2024, the 917Z will operate on weekends and holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes,...

Notice of Lane Closure - Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) - Town of Whitby

The Regional Municipality of Durham is reconstructing and widening Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Construction Schedule The Region’s contractor, Four Seasons Site Developments Ltd., mobilized July 2024 with work scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2025. There will be a winter shutdown period between December 2024 and April 2025. Work will resume again in April 2025 with final completion...

Notice of Public Information Centre- MCEA Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Plan for Beaverton

The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area, identify and review various alternative sites for the Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS), and ultimately select a preferred alternative to allow for existing non-serviced areas to be serviced along with future growth of the Beaverton community.

The study is being conducted in accordance with the...

Notice of the Passing of Development Charges By-Law 42-2023

Durham Region Council passed Development Charges By-law No. 2024-037, a by-law to amend the Regional Residential and Non-Residential Development Charge By-law No. 42-2023 on June 26, 2024, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) introduced the mandatory phase-in of development charge rates over five years for development charge by-laws passed on or after January 1, 2022.  The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024...

New municipal well drilling in Sunderland

This PSA has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Sunderland of upcoming construction of a new drilled well to replace the existing Municipal Well 3.

When: Tuesday, July 2 until October 31.

Where: 32 Jane Street, Sunderland in the Township of Brock.

Why: Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the well drilling site may experience increased noise levels due to the construction. Drinking water quality and...