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Durham Region recognizes Easter
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 08:50 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 Sunday (April 9) and next Sunday (April 16), members of the Christian and Orthodox Christian faith all over the world will celebrate Easter, a day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These dates signify the single most important holy day for Christians of all denominations. For many, it will also mark the end of...
Regional service disruption scheduled for April 6 and 10
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 03:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On the evenings of Thursday, April 6 and Monday, April 10, the Region’s telephone systems and servers will experience service disruptions as scheduled maintenance is performed at Regional Headquarters.
When: Thursday, April 6 at 5 p.m. (for approximately eight hours) and Monday, April 10 at 4 p.m. (for approximately seven hours).
Where: The service disruption will affect several Regional websites, in addition to all ten digit Regional Headquarters phone numbers. A full list of...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 17
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 01:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 17.
When: Spring battery collection occurs April 17 to 21, on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: To coincide with Earth Day on April 22 and the annual Earth Week celebrations. Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent...
Printed waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to reduce waste
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 10:26 AM
Waste collection calendars are going digital! As part of The Region of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Eliminating the paper calendars will save on printing and distribution costs while also reducing waste.
Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste...
Regional Chair brings Passover greetings
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 08:47 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:
“Beginning today (April 5) at sundown, Jewish communities in Durham Region and around the world will begin the eight-day celebration of Passover (or Pesach). This important holiday commemorates the emancipation of Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt, celebrating the freedom and perseverance of Jewish communities.
Passover is...
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