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Access and Privacy Office opens at Regional Headquarters

Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Corporate Services– Legislative Services Division officially opened its Access and Privacy Office. While information and privacy requests have always been processed through the Region, the creation of this dedicated office highlights the importance placed on public access to information, and supports the government’s goal of transparency and accountability.

The Access and Privacy Office ensures that Durham Region provides residents and...

Waste Management Centre in Whitby has new bin sale/exchange hours

Whitby, Ontario – The Waste Management Centre in Whitby has new operational hours for blue box and green bin sales/exchanges, effective immediately.

What:

Hours of operation

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

When: Effective immediately.

Where: 4600 Garrard Road North, Town of Whitby

Note: Replacements bins are free. You can also buy and exchange bins at the Household Special Waste Depot at 1998 Bowmanville Ave., Bowmanville. The Household Special Waste Depot is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a...

Durham Vision Zero

Durham Region is working with our partners to create safer roads for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Durham Vision Zero will help ensure that our region remains the best place in Ontario to live, work and raise a family.

When a resident suddenly dies on our roadways, it is not just a traffic inconvenience. The community member we lose—the hockey coach, the teacher, the friendly neighbour who shovels your driveway—has needlessly been...

Cancellation of Emergency Alert for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been advised by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre that the Emergency Alert issued this morning regarding the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was sent in error. There is no danger to the public or the environment.

Please do not call 9-1-1 for updates.

In a large-scale emergency, the Region of Durham and your local municipality share information through their websites, social media channels and through updates to media outlets.

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Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week Jan. 19 to 25

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will celebrate National Non-Smoking Week, Jan. 19 to 25, by reminding residents that it’s never too late to quit smoking. National Non-Smoking Week has been celebrated across Canada for more than 30 years and is held annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use.

“The new year is often a time when people focus on their health and National Non-Smoking Week is a perfect time for residents to consider improving their health...