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Durham Region Waste Management Facilities closed in observance of Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF), the Household Special Waste Depot and the Waste Management Centre will be closed on Remembrance Day. In addition, the Waste Management Call Centre will not be answering calls or emails on Remembrance Day.

When: November 11

Where:

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility (1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa)
• Scugog Waste Management Facility (1623 Reach Street, Port Perry)
• Brock Waste...

Rotary Club of Oshawa address

On October 26, 2021, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the Annual Update to the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood.

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Good evening. I appreciate the opportunity to provide you with an update from the Region.

It’s also a great time to hear from you and hopefully address any questions you may have.

Today I would like to give you an update from the Region—not just about the pandemic and this past year—but also about how we are executing our plan for recovery and prioritizing...

Durham Region reminds everyone to remain vigilant on roadways as Daylight Saving Time ends

Whitby, Ontario – Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, creating darker commuting hours that affect visibility on roadways. That’s why the Region of Durham is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

With the increase of residents staying home amid COVID-19, and many high schools in Durham ending later in the day, there are more pedestrians and cyclists out in the community during darker and less visible times.

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Community COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours extended to help get more area residents vaccinated

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging everyone who has not yet received a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to join in the "last mile" push to get vaccinated. To support this, the Health Department is extending clinic hours at Audley Recreation Centre clinic site in Ajax and opening an additional community immunization clinic at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Clarington.

Starting Monday, Nov. 1, hours at area community immunization clinics will be expanded...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road West (Regional Road 4) in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 8 to November 26. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road West from Airport Boulevard to Northbrook Street in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary services to support new development.

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