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Planned Power Outage in the City of Pickering, March 14 and 21
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2021 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham wants to inform residents in the City of Pickering that as a result of the work Elexicon will be performing on electrical system upgrades power supply will temporarily shut-off for approximately two hours on both days. This outage may affect the water pressure in the affected area. Pressure will still be adequate but there will be a noticeable difference from what residents may be accustomed to. For more information about the planned outage...
Health Department announces opening of COVID-19 vaccination site in Whitby
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2021 12:32 PM
Other area municipal sites delayed due to shortage of vaccine supply from province
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at the McKinney Centre, 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby, will begin operating on March 15. Appointments at the clinic will run from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. This clinic is now accepting appointments for individuals 80 years and older, or those who will be turning 80 this year, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations....
Recognizing one year of COVID-19—a statement from Regional Chair John Henry and all local Mayors
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 08:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer; and the Mayors of the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby:
“Today, we mark the National Day of Observance for COVID-19—one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Flags at all Regional and municipal facilities will be lowered to half-mast to honour those...
Durham Region completes Environmental Assessment for Newcastle Urban Area water supply solutions
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 04:25 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine solutions to ensure the municipal water supply meets the service needs for the existing population and for the forecasted growth in the Newcastle Urban Area.
Based on the findings of this Municipal Class EA study, the preferred solution includes establishing a new pumping station and water reservoir on a new site, located on the west side of Arthur Street, north of the...
Regional Road 50 in Brock closed for rehabilitation of the bridge
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 01:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, is advising residents that Regional Road 50 will be closed over the Trent Severn Canal in the townships of Brock and Ramara from March 15 until the end of October.
When: Starting March 15 until the end of October. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 50, between Concession Road 11 and Canal Road, in the townships of Brock and Ramara.
Why: The closure is...
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