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Business community outlines needs on road to recovery

Whitby, Ontario – A recent study of hundreds of Durham businesses has revealed that 92 per cent of businesses are concerned that a second wave of COVID-19 could be a barrier to recovery.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause global economic impacts, all Durham-based businesses have been affected by this unprecedented crisis. Now, as mindsets turn towards economic recovery, there’s a need to understand specific local needs. That’s why the Durham Economic Task Force recently co-ordinated this...

Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement cameras deployed for data collection

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras have been deployed and are in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. At this time, the ASE cameras will be operating in data collection mode and no fines will be issued.

ASE is a tool used to help improve road user safety by increasing speed compliance, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones.

Once...

Celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join an uplifting, virtual celebration of our amazing community by tuning in to Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1.

From 2 to 5 p.m., this collaborative event—in co-operation with the Region of Durham and all eight local-area municipalities—will highlight unique attractions and talents that drive our vibrant arts and culture scene. This event celebrates our region and our one-of-a-kind mix of small-town hospitality and unique urban amenities.

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Health Department launches online toolkit to provide information on safe reopening of services

Whitby, Ontario - As businesses and services begin to reopen in Durham Region, every precaution should be taken to ensure the health and safety of the community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Durham Region Health Department is launching a new online resource to provide businesses and the community with information on the various stages of reopening of services as announced by the provincial government.

The Community Reopening Toolkit is an online resource available at durham.ca/reopeningtoolkit....

New Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. While drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles, residents can now follow line painting operations using Waze—an innovative live traffic and navigation app.

When: Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or overnight, until October.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including...