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Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on New Year’s Day 2023

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:

“It is time for new beginnings. On January 1, we begin a new horizon; the start of a new year and celebrating all the wonders of what’s to come for Durham Region.

As we reflect on the past year, while looking forward into the future, let’s remember our accomplishments, the joy we brought each other, and how resilient we are as...

Health Department service disruptions/closures on Dec. 23 due to inclement weather

Due to tomorrow’s (Dec. 23) inclement weather, Health Department services, including Dental/Oral Health and Sexual Health clinics, will be closed. Residents are also advised that the Health Department's water sample drop-off service will be closed and not available for the day.

Conlin Road and Thornton Road temporarily opening for the winter season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the City of Oshawa, is advising residents of the temporary restoration and opening of Conlin Road including the intersection of Thornton Road North and Conlin Road West.

When: The road reopens as of December 22.

Where: Conlin Road/Conlin Road West, from Garrard Road to Stevenson Road North, and the intersection of Thornton Road North and Conlin Road West in the Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa.

Why: To reinstate traffic during...

Durham Regional Council approves 2023 water and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 4.3 per cent, an estimated annual increase of $45.92 for the average residential customer.

In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation of the water supply and sanitary sewerage systems, Durham Region has several major projects planned for 2023 including:

• Planning, detailed design and construction of 24.1 kilometres of watermain and sanitary sewer projects.

Convenient curbside natural Christmas tree collection in January

Whitby, Ontario – When the holidays are over, Durham Region will provide its annual curbside collection of natural Christmas trees. Natural Christmas trees will be composted with leaf and yard waste. When and where:

• Ajax and Pickering: Christmas tree collection will be on regular collection days during the weeks of January 9 and 16 only.
• Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge: Christmas tree collection will take place on Monday, January 9 and Monday, January 16 only.
• Oshawa and Whitby: Residents...