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Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report now available for review

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study focuses on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, a Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report is currently available for public review.

When: Any comments on the Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report are...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 28, 2021

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 28 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 June 28, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatus

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in the Township of Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Thursday, July 1. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8 from east of Concession Road 5 to west of Concession Road 6 in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to safely complete paving operations.

Note: Regional operations continue 24/7 delivering essential services to the...

Upcoming road closure on Northern Dancer Drive in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that a portion of Northern Dancer Drive in the City of Oshawa will be closed next week for construction.

When: Monday, July 5 at 6 a.m. to Friday, July 9 at 6 a.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may extend the closure.

Where: Northern Dancer Drive will be closed east of Simcoe Street North, in Oshawa. 

Why: To complete road reconstruction work within the intersection in a safe and efficient manner.

Note: Traffic detour...

Canada Day the Durham Way virtual programming not taking place this year

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are advised that the Canada Day the Durham Way virtual programming, originally scheduled for Canada Day, will not be taking place on July 1.

Instead, the Region of Durham is asking residents to reflect on our relationships—both past and present—with Indigenous communities, and to move forward with reconciliation in our hearts, minds and actions. Residents are encouraged to take time to be open and honest about our historic and present-day relationship with the First Peoples...