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Lane restrictions on Bloor Street in Courtice, in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in Courtice, in the Municipality of Clarington. 

When: August 23 to September 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street, from Prestonvale Road to 150 metres east of Prestonvale Road in Courtice. 

Why: Construction of sanitary services to support new development.

Note: The Region recognizes that the construction work...

Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on AMO Conference

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“This week, Durham Region is proud to be participating in the virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, from August 15 to 18.

This annual event is an important opportunity to network with provincial Ministers about local issues and advocate for our key priorities. It also gives us the opportunity to connect...

Durham’s water continues to be safe to drink despite odours

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to assure residents that our water continues to be safe to drink despite possible earthy or musty odours detected recently. Taste and odour episodes are caused by seasonal biological changes in Lake Ontario and typically occur in the late summer or early fall.

When: Typically occurs in the late summer or early fall. Although it is difficult to predict when conditions will return to normal, taste and odour episodes will generally fade...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 9, 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 9 indicate that three beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of August 9, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatus

Learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams

Whitby, Ontario – Are you an older adult in Durham Region? Seniors are often targeted by frauds and scams in our community.

Being aware of common frauds and scams is your best defence to protect yourself from becoming a victim. On August 18, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS)’s Detective Constable Martin Frannsen will host a virtual Fraud Awareness and Protection seminar. The seminar will teach older adults about scams that affect our community, how to protect yourself and the opportunity to...