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Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 09:43 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4), in the City of Oshawa.
When: June 6 to September 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Taunton Road East, from 110 metres east of Wilson Road North (Regional Road 35) to 400 metres east of Wilson Road North, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To construct a new intersection in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes...
Important health, well water, waste disposal and road closure information in response to storm
Posted on Monday, May 23, 2022 04:49 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is sharing important information for residents affected by the recent storm, including road closures, food safety tips, well water safety, and the safe disposal of yard waste at the Waste Management Facilities (WMFs).
Health information:
Food safety
For residents whose refrigerators were impacted due to power outages, ensure that any food above 4 degrees Celsius is discarded. When in doubt, throw it out. More information is available on the Durham...
Region partners with Durham Community Collective to support development of a Black community hub
Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 02:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with the Durham Community Collective (DCC), The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division is working to support the development of a Black community hub.
African, Caribbean, and Black community members, from across Durham Region, have shared countless stories about their experiences with anti-Black racism; and a lack of access to responsive and reflective community resources. This shared space will empower Black community members;...
Pedestrian safety improvement at Main Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 01:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic lights at Main Street and Toronto Street in the Township of Uxbridge.
When: May 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The intersection of Main Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge.
Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian safety by allowing pedestrians to...
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 10:11 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario - May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to be aware that blacklegged ticks are prevalent within the Region, especially in forested or grassy/brushy areas, and the importance of taking precautions to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease infections. While not all blacklegged ticks are infected with Lyme disease, some ticks may carry the bacteria Borrelia...
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