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Road closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7) in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: October 7 to December 13, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7), from Regional Road 13 to Foster Drive, in Uxbridge.

Why: Road closures in place to accommodate the road reconstruction of Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7).

Note: The Region realizes that the work may...

Road closure on Ashworth Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Ashworth Road in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: September 30 to October 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Ashworth Road from Concession 6 to Regional Road 1 (Concession Road 7), in Uxbridge.

Why: Road closure is in place to accommodate the road reconstruction of Regional Road 1 (Concession 7).

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...

Durham Region to host 2025 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the 2025 Budget Town Hall.

When: Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Residents can join the event either online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget 

Durham Region’s annual DAAC farm tour highlights future innovations and challenges in agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 22nd annual farm tour at Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry. The theme was “Forward Thinking Agriculture in Durham Region” and covered a variety of topics, including experimental farming, modern challenges in agriculture, opportunities and challenges of on-farm diversified uses, family farms and diversifying farm operations.

“Events like this are important for people to connect...

“Seaton Village” takes the spotlight in recent online poll

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the name of our new 200-bed long-term care home in Seaton (Pickering): Seaton Village. A facility that will be designed to cater to the diverse needs of our residents, while ensuring personalized care respects everyone’s dignity and independence.

Where: The Region of Durham is building a new long-term care home in the City of Pickering, with support from the Province of Ontario. This 200-bed home will be in the Seaton community (between Brock...