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Emergency child care centres in Durham Region will continue to operate until January 25

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has extended emergency child care for school-aged children to January 25, continuing to offer free care in Durham Region for eligible health-care and front-line workers so they can provide critical services to the community amid COVID-19.

The list of eligible workers has been expanded to a broader number of front-line workers who are performing critical community functions, such as working with vulnerable populations; maintaining food, hydro and water systems;...

Transit Executive Committee: Paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually at Regional Headquarters on Wednesday, January 6, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO. Details and highlights include:

• Paper transfers: To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 transmission and protect the health and safety of employees and customers, paper transfers were suspended at the onset of COVID-19. TEC approved the...

Port Perry residents and businesses are asked to reduce the usage of excess cleaning products

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been experiencing excessive foaming in the wastewater collection system in Port Perry due to the increased use of cleaning products containing high levels of phosphorus and/or nitrogen. Residents and businesses in Port Perry are asked to reduce the usage of excess cleaning products.

When: Effective immediately.

Where: Port Perry in the Township of Scugog

Why: Foaming and nutrient levels interfere with the operation and compliance of the wastewater...

New traffic signal timing at Park Road intersections in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of updated traffic signal timing at two intersections on Park Road in the City of Oshawa.

When: As of January 6, the new signal timing will be implemented. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: At the intersections of Park Road and King Street, and Park Road and Bond Street.

Why: The traffic signals on Park Road are changing from having the left-turn green arrow at the end of the traffic...

Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on New Year’s Day

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:

“On January 1, we celebrate the start of a new year and a bright future for Durham Region.

This is a time to reflect on the past, while looking ahead with optimism and resolutions.

We certainly experienced many challenges last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we were also reminded of what a caring, generous and resilient community...