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Donation bins at Durham’s Waste Management Facilities have now reopened

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that donation bins, operated and collected in partnership with Diabetes Canada and Salvation Army, have now reopened for donations at our Waste Management Facilities (WMF).

When: Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Regional WMFs in Oshawa and Port Perry. Donation bins are located after the weigh scales.

Note: Donation bins were removed at our WMFs due...

Regional Chair Henry thanks Chief Martin for his dedicated service

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, Paul Martin, Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, announced his retirement after many years with the force.

On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I would like to thank Chief Martin for his service. I have appreciated his strong leadership and professionalism; leading a team of officers who work hard to keep our...

Be Water Smart: Conserve Durham water

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to limit all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use by practising water conservation methods during this heatwave as much as possible.

Limiting all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering. During extreme hot weather, water conservation is necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.

Residents...

Mandatory water restrictions for Greenbank residents and businesses are now in effect

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Greenbank of mandatory water restrictions during the extreme hot weather. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: Effective immediately.

Where: Greenbank in the Township of Scugog.

Why: Water use restrictions are necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.

Note: Examples...

Funding opportunities available for community service providers in response to COVID-19

Whitby, Ontario – The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time in Durham Region and, as a result, many residents are experiencing new and unique needs.

In response to this need, the Region of Durham has convened a Durham Region COVID-19 Funders’ Table—which includes the United Way, Durham Community Foundation, the Red Cross, local area municipalities and the Region of Durham. The table works to identify the most pressing needs in the region based on data, and to ensure that community funding...