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Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal during Durham’s Environment Days
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 08:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to attend one of the upcoming Environment Days to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
The two events run from 8 a.m. until noon (rain or shine):
Saturday, October 29
Lakeview Park (parking lot)
Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
Saturday, October 29
Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot)
2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry
Residents can donate items in good condition for reuse, including...
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Council repeals Sewer User Rate By-law changes
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2022 11:11 AM
Durham Regional Council has reversed recent changes, related to the limits of responsibility for repairs on private property related to sanitary sewer service connections within the Sewer User Rate By-law, which came into effect on July 1, 2022.
Effective immediately, the Region of Durham will continue to carry out repairs to sanitary sewer service connections, on private residential property to within one metre of the structure, in accordance with By-law #90-2003.
Durham Region will also be establishing...
Location unveiled for future urban farm at corner of Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road in Ajax
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 11:19 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, Durham College in partnership with Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham), unveiled the temporary location for the new Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture’s (Barrett Centre) urban farm at a groundbreaking ceremony in Ajax.
John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, joined Bob and Francine Barrett of The Barrett Family Foundation; Don Lovisa, President, Durham College; Kelly O’Brien, Associate...
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Watch our video to learn more about crossrides
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 03:18 PM
As part of Durham Vision Zero, Durham Region is making bicycle crossings easier and safer for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians by installing crossrides along multi-use path routes at intersections throughout the region.
A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting. Crossrides are identified by unique pavement markings and may be located beside a pedestrian crosswalk or on its own. Crossrides can also...
Region of Durham recognizes World Homeless Day on October 10
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 11:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario –In honour of World Homeless Day on October 10, which raises awareness of homelessness and encourages communities to respond to the needs of vulnerable residents, The Regional Municipality of Durham reaffirms its commitment to ending chronic homelessness in Durham Region.
The Region is part of a nation-wide effort called the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness - Built for Zero Canada program, which helps communities end chronic homelessness. Through the collection of real-time data,...
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