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Lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in the Township of Brock community of Cannington.

When: Ongoing until September 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 12 west of Sideroad 18A to 400 metres west of Sideline 18A in Cannington.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to allow for the construction of a new watermain, municipal well, well enclosure, pumphouse and communications...

Durham Region hosts annual farm tour; spotlights multi-generational family farming

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 20th annual farm tour at Sargent Family Dairy in Enniskillen. The theme was “multi-generational family farming in Durham Region,” and covered a variety of topics including on-farm dairy processing, dairy operation and the importance of media production to showcase agricultural operations.

The tour started with opening remarks from John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...

Health Department reports more mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with positive mosquitoes reported from a trap site located in Ajax.

This latest confirmation of positive mosquitoes was received on September 15. Positive batches of mosquitoes previously collected in Ajax were reported on August 18 and 25, and September 9. This brings the total number of batches of mosquitoes testing positive for WNV in Durham Region...

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day of Mourning

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Headquarters, the Waste Management Centre, Ontario Works offices and Adult Day Programs at Hillsdale Estates and in Port Perry will be closed in observance of the federal National Day of Mourning.

When: Monday, September 19

Where: There will be no impacts to the following services: curbside waste collection; Durham Region Transit; Regional Early Learning and Child Care programs; and courts located at Regional...

Durham residents invited to give feedback on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham and the City of Oshawa are working together on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study; seeking feedback from residents to help assess the demand for rapid transit along Simcoe Street in Oshawa.

The Region will host the first virtual open house, with an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide study-related comments at the end of the session.

When: September 28, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Residents of Durham are encouraged to join virtually...