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Lane restrictions and weekend road closure on Salem Road in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions and a weekend road closure on Salem Road (Regional Road 41) in the Town of Ajax.  

When: On Friday, August 20, starting at 7 a.m., lane restrictions will begin, with the road closure starting at 6 p.m. The road closure will continue until 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Salem Road between Lord Drive and Bayly Street East,...

Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change is looking for youth citizen members

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting expressions of interest from youth aged 16 to 25 who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC).

When: Expressions of interest must be submitted by August 27, 2021. A decision on the appointments will be made by Durham Regional Council on September 29, 2021.

How: Membership is open to Durham residents with an interest in the Region’s climate change initiatives. Interested...

Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane shifting and restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering. 

When: August 16 to the end of September. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bayly Street between Sandy Beach Road and Krosno Boulevard, in the City of Pickering. 

Why: To construct a new turn lane taper and services to support new development.

Note: The Region recognizes that the construction...

Local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics begin winding down

Whitby, Ontario – Effective Aug. 14, Durham Region Health Department will begin winding down local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics, giving community members a few more weeks to get their first or second dose at one of these clinics.

Walk-in opportunities for either first or second doses continue to be available at all mass immunization clinics for anyone 12 and older. People are also still able to book appointments at www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113. Individuals...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 2, 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 2 indicate that two 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.

While the sampling of water at public beaches within Durham Region is the responsibility of the Health Department, processes and...