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Durham Region’s two-stream Blue Box recycling program
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Have you ever wondered why you’re asked to separate paper and containers loosely into different blue boxes and not bags when recycling? It’s because Durham Region uses a two-stream Blue Box recycling program, which helps to keep paper products clean and protects their value.
“Our collection vehicles have two separate compartments for paper and containers,” explains Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director of Waste Management Services. “We have a Blue Box recycling program that separates loose...
Durham Region’s 2020 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budgets to be presented at committee and council
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The proposed 2020 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budgets for The Regional Municipality of Durham will be presented for consideration to the Finance & Administration Committee and Durham Regional Council in the coming weeks.
When: The Finance & Administration Committee is scheduled to meet beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday February 12 (if required).
Subject to approval of the business plans and budgets by the Finance & Administration Committee,...
Region of Durham declares climate emergency and commits to additional action
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 03:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, Durham Regional Council voted to declare a climate emergency and accelerate action towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient region. This declaration recognizes environmental sustainability and climate change as strategic priorities in Durham Region’s Strategic Plan and as a factor in the decisions of Regional Council.
“When it comes to addressing climate change, Durham Region continues to step up to the challenge,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer....
Health Department prepared to respond to local potential cases of Novel Coronavirus
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department wants to assure local residents that the Health Department has been closely monitoring and preparing for the emerging Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that is currently occurring in Wuhan, China.
“We want to let area residents know that the Health Department is prepared if we are notified of a potential case of Novel Coronavirus,” explained Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health. “We are working closely with all partners at...
Lane restrictions on Olive Avenue in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 08:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) in the City of Oshawa.
When: January 28 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Olive Avenue, from Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) to Drew Street, in Oshawa.
Why: Utility verification for future sewer and watermain work.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.
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