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Upcoming road closure of Harmony Road North in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Harmony Road North (Regional Road 33) in the City of Oshawa.
When: The closure will take place from February 13 to 17. Unfavourable conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Harmony Road North, from Winchester Road East to Conlin Road East, in Oshawa.
Why: Sanitary sewer installation to support new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...
Plan your route before heading out on Durham roads!
Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2023 12:49 PM
The Region’s Traffic Watch Map provides up-to-date information on current traffic situations, construction detours, road closures and more. Select the camera icon to see a snapshot image, updated regularly, from intersections throughout Durham Region.
Visit the Traffic Watch Map at durham.ca/TrafficWatch.
To learn more about how we are making Durham roads safer visit durham.ca/VisionZero.
Do you know your responsibilities for water and sanitary service connections repairs?
Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2023 10:00 AM
Homeowners are responsible for repairing damage or breaks to the sanitary sewer service connections if damaged within one metre (three feet) from the house foundation or within the house. The Region will provide repair services for residential customers’ sewer service connections from the property line up to one metre (three feet) outside the house foundation. The Region does not provide restoration work (for lawns, gardens, or landscaping, including sprinkler systems or driveways, etc.) on private...
For your health, less alcohol is better: Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health released
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. This guidance provides Canadians with the latest evidence-based advice on alcohol to support them in making informed decisions about its use and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms. The new guidance indicates that all levels of alcohol consumption are associated with some risk, so drinking less is better.
CCSA analyzed recent evidence on illness, cancer risk,...
Durham Region recognizes Lunar New Year
Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 09:46 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“This year, Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, begins on January 22 and culminates with the Lantern Festival. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Chinese and Asian communities all over the world, and right here in Durham Region.
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese...
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