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Lane Restrictions on Winchester Road in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Winchester Road (Regional Road 3), in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until March 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Winchester Road, from Chelmsford Drive to Anderson Street (Regional Road 36).

Why: Surveying for future road work.  

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

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Reuse days events cancelled until further notice

Whitby, Ontario – Are you unsure of what to do with your good quality, unwanted items? While you’re clearing out your basement or tidying your garage, Durham Region’s Works Department is accepting good quality, reusable items at the first Reuse Day event of 2020. Items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: CANCELLED: March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reuse Days will continue monthly until...

Anaerobic Digestion facility siting report now available online: recommends south Clarington site

Whitby, Ontario – A siting report is now available for the new Mixed Waste Pre-Sorting and Anaerobic Digestion facility. The report recommends the south Clarington site located next to the Durham York Energy Centre as the preferred location, and details the methodology used and the factors considered to assess each site, including environmental and developmental impacts, as well as total cost.    

“The report walks through a very thorough methodology that weighs the advantages and disadvantages...

Blue box recycling: two stream separation is key to Durham’s success

In today’s increasingly challenging recycling markets, it is more important than ever to keep recyclables as clean as possible. Ninety-five per cent of the Region’s recyclable materials are moved to sustainable end markets within North America, including Canada and the United States. Even with this remarkably high rate of materials making it to end markets, we strive to do better. The remaining five percent are non-recyclable materials that residents mistakenly put in their blue boxes. 

The success...

New Pickering Airport could serve a variety of uses

Whitby, Ont. –  A review of the KPMG Aviation Sector report on the future of the Pickering lands once again makes a strong case for the development of a modern, 21st century airport; designed to meet growing demand in the eastern Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario, as a whole.

“We have an opportunity to make Canada’s newest airport a model of sustainability; built with renewable materials and a shared space that supports our agricultural community,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief...