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Durham Region waste management facilities closed on Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF), the Household Special Waste Depot and the Waste Management Centre will be closed on Remembrance Day.

In addition, the Waste Management Call Centre will not be answering calls or emails on Remembrance Day. The Waste Management Call Centre will reopen November 14.

When: November 11.

Where:

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility (1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa)
• Scugog Waste Management...

Lights, camera, action! The Region of Durham to host film and television career fair

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will be hosting a career fair for students and adults looking for exciting careers in the film and television industry. With new film studios opening across Canada and the Greater Toronto Area, film and television production is rising at an extraordinary rate, providing high-quality job opportunities in Durham Region and beyond.

What: Attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals; visit interactive displays; experience...

Appointments being scheduled to replace outdated residential water meters

Whitby, Ontario – On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Neptune Technology Group will be scheduling appointments with property owners whose water meters are due for replacement.

When: Residents may receive notices from now until March 2023. 

Why: To upgrade existing water meters and update user accounts to allow the Region of Durham to conduct remote readings.

Note: Neptune will attempt to contact the property owner via letter and by phone regarding planned water meter replacement.

The...

Durham Region honoured as one of the top Intelligent Communities for 2022

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is participating in the Intelligent Community Forum Summit, where yesterday Durham was recognized as one of the top Intelligent Communities in the world in 2022. 

Durham Region was named to prestigious top seven list alongside cities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Taiwan and Vietnam. Durham’s Intelligent Community profile explains how the region is strengthening its large and diverse community through improved connectivity, access, education and energy planning that...

John Henry declared re-elected to the Office of Regional Chair/CEO

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that John Henry has officially been declared re-elected to the Office of Regional Chair/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Henry will be sworn in during the inaugural council meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term, which is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30 at Regional Headquarters.

First elected as Durham’s Regional Chair/CEO in 2018, John Henry served as the Mayor of Oshawa from 2010 to 2018, and Regional Councillor for...