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Durham Region shares suitability study for Beaverton Supportive Housing Project

Whitby, Ontario – An independent review of Durham Region’s new Beaverton Supportive Housing development, scheduled for opening in fall 2021, shows the urgent need for this expedited development.

OrgCode Consulting, Inc. was retained by the Region of Durham to provide an independent and objective study of the new supportive housing development, to be located at 133 Main Street in Beaverton (within the Township of Brock).

The study, which is now available online at durham.ca/SupportiveHousing, reports...

Durham Region activates more red light cameras in select locations

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Vision Zero’s goal to eliminate fatalities on our roadways, Durham Region has activated more red light cameras at select locations throughout Durham Region to help improve traffic safety.

When: Five more red light cameras have been activated as of today (October 30).

Where:                     

New Locations

• Highway 2 at Courtice Road, Clarington
• Stevenson Road North at King Street West, Oshawa
• Simcoe Street North at Rossland Road West, Oshawa
• Ritson Road North at Bond Street East, Oshawa

Durham Region waste management facilities closed on Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF), the Household Special Waste Depot and the Waste Management Centre will be closed on Remembrance Day.

In addition, the Waste Management Call Centre will not be answering calls or emails on Remembrance Day.

When: November 11

Where:

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility (1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa)
• Port Perry Waste Management Facility (1623 Reach Street, Port Perry)
• Brock Waste...

On Demand is in demand; close to 6,000 trips booked in first month

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) launched a new service plan, including a new On Demand service model, a month ago to meet existing and projected customer demand, from early morning to late night, seven days a week. Part of the Ridership Recovery Framework, with a goal of encouraging and increasing transit ridership, the first month of On Demand ridership numbers are in and are encouraging:

• 5,844 trips delivered
• 65 per cent trips booked through the DRT On Demand app
• 30 per cent of users...

Seniors urged to call Durham Public Health about eligibility for Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is reminding area seniors to connect with the Health Department to determine eligibility for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) before going to a dentist. Individuals 65 and older can obtain an application online or contact the Health Department to have one mailed to them. Applications are approved by the province based on annual tax returns. Once a senior has been approved for the program, they can come to the Health Department...