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Lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 from Trulls Road to 300 metres east of Trulls Road in the Community of Courtice in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: November 2 to December 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Highway 2 from Trulls Road to 300 metres east of Trulls Road in Courtice.

Why: Construction of a watermain, median and entrance to support new development.

Note:...

Regional system maintenance scheduled for October 25

Whitby, Ontario – On Sunday, October 25, the telephone, voicemail and call centre systems at Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby) will undergo software upgrades as scheduled maintenance is performed. As a result of this work, the telephone system will be affected.

When: The telephone, voicemail and call centre systems will not be operational on Sunday, October 25 from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Why: To perform scheduled maintenance at Regional Headquarters.

All incoming calls to Regional...

New hours at the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of new hours at the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot located in Bowmanville in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Effective October 20, the site will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays only will start again in May and continue until the first Tuesday in October.

This facility is closed Sundays, Monday and holidays.

Where: 1998 Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington.

Why:...

Chair Henry proclaims October 22 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation 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:

“Today, I’m proclaiming October 22 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in Durham Region.

This is a day to recognize the important role Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators play to support children’s well-being and development; while building strong, trusting and supportive relationships with...

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 2

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day, during the week of November 2.

When: Fall battery collection occurs the week of November 2 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: The upcoming Daylight Savings Time change on November 1 coincides with local fire departments’ reminder for residents...