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Region of Durham celebrates Green Building Champions

*This news release has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – On November 13, 2024, the Durham Greener Buildings program held its first Evening of Recognition in Whitby. This event celebrated buildings in Durham Region that performed exceptionally well in energy efficiency during 2023.

Launched in January 2024 in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, the Durham Greener Buildings program promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in institutional and...

New all-way stop at Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero and in collaboration with the Township of Brock, The Regional Municipality of Durham is adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge.

Where: At the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge.

When: The new all-way stop was recently installed.

Why: To improve road safety. 

Note: The new all-way stop will require all drivers in each direction to stop their vehicle before...

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting #54

EFW-WMAC
Meeting #54

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #54 will be held on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our Events Calendar page.

The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca/live.

For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:

Melodee Smart
1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560
EFW-WMAC@durham.ca
DurhamYorkWaste.ca
durham.ca

New all-way stop at Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero and in collaboration with the Municipality of Clarington, The Regional Municipality of Durham is adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington.

Where: At the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road in Clarington.

When: Scheduled to be installed November 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To improve road...

Canada Post labour disruption impact to services

*This Public Service Announcement has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to notify residents that all incoming and outgoing mail is affected by a potential labour disruption at Canada Post.

When: The strike has been in effect since Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Where: A service disruption is impacting all incoming and outgoing mail.

Why: In the event of a Canada Post labour disruption, the Region is not sending...