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Residents invited to provide input on the 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan

Whitby, Ontario – From September 21 until October 25, Durham Region residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) by visiting the virtual public engagement website at DurhamWasteOpenHouse.ca.

This is Durham’s second phase of consultation for the Waste Plan. It will focus on the proposed targets and actions to achieve the plan’s approved vision and objectives which were developed during the first phase of consultation with...

Lane restrictions on Bigelow Street, Beech Street, Kellett Street and Kent Street in Port Perry

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bigelow Street, Beech Street, Kellett Street and Kent Street in Port Perry.

When: September 20 to December 2021. Construction progress and unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The following streets in Port Perry (Township of Scugog) are affected:

• Bigelow Street, just north of Kellett Street to Kellett Street
• Kellett Street, from Bigelow Street to Simcoe Street
• Beech...

Intermittent lane shifting on Scugog Street (Highway 7A) in Port Perry

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of intermittent lane shifting on Scugog Street (Highway 7A) in the community of Port Perry in the Township of Scugog.

When: The week of September 20 to December 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Scugog Street (Highway 7A) from Pine Court to Ash Street, in Port Perry in the Township of Scugog.

Why: To complete construction of a new watermain.

Note: Some residents near the construction...

Area residents living near nuclear generating stations reminded to have KI tablets available

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging all residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering or Darlington nuclear generating stations to have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) tablets in their households. This recommendation is also aimed at pregnant and breastfeeding women, and parents of infants, children and adolescents, as KI is both safe and most effective for these individuals.

KI is a stable iodine salt effective in reducing the risk of thyroid cancer in...

Durham Region to introduce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Our community has shown great strength and resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic. People have come together to take care of one another; respect public health measures; protect the most vulnerable; and roll up sleeves to reduce pressure on our health-care system.

To continue to keep staff and the community safe, Durham Region is implementing...