News

Book now for Christmas tree collection in Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents in Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge to book now to receive curbside Christmas tree collection in January. This booking system is part of a pilot project to help the Region plan more efficient collection routes.

When: Residents can book starting today, December 1. Addresses must be registered by Monday, December 27 at 4 p.m. in order for residents to receive curbside collection of their natural Christmas tree.

Where: The...

Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a collaborative initiative to promote road safety, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.

During the winter, Regional Works depots are active and ready to respond to winter events. Preventative techniques are deployed throughout Durham Region, including anti-icing methods, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. Prior to a winter storm, pre-wetted...

Parents invited to Virtual Town Hall to discuss paediatric COVID-19 vaccine

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is inviting area parents and caregivers of children five to 11-years old to attend a virtual town hall to discuss questions and concerns related to the paediatric COVID-19 Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine. The virtual town hall will feature discussion with a panel of local medical and health care professionals to provide parents and caregivers with an opportunity to get first-hand information on local children’s COVID-19 immunization clinics and participate...

Lane restrictions on Westney Road North and Taunton Road West in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Westney Road North (Regional Road 31) and Taunton Road West (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Ajax.

When: November 29 to June 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westney Road North, from north of Rossland Road West to north of Taunton Road West, and on Taunton Road West, from Westney Road North to just east of Westney Road North, in Ajax.

Why: To safely widen...

Envision Durham: Recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study is focused on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, Regional staff recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests are now available.

When: This report will be considered at the Regional Planning & Economic...