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Durham Regional Council approves 2024 water and sanitary sewer user rates
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 08:41 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2024 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 4.9 per cent, plus 2.5 per cent for impacts of Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Ontario Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Goods Jobs Act, 2023 and related provincial legislation. The combined 7.4 per cent increase results in an estimated increase of $79.68 annually for an average residential customer.
In addition to ongoing maintenance and operation...
Convenient curbside natural Christmas tree collection in January 2024
Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 03:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario – When the holidays are over, Durham Region will provide its annual curbside collection of natural Christmas trees. Natural Christmas trees will be composted with leaf and yard waste.
When and where:
- Ajax and Pickering: Christmas tree collection will be on regular collection days during the weeks of January 8 and 15 only.
- Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge: Christmas tree collection will take place on Monday, January 8 and Monday, January 15 only.
- Oshawa and Whitby: Residents...
Waste Management Facilities days of operation during the holiday season
Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.
When:
- December 23 – Closed
- December 24 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
- December 25 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
- December 26 – Closed
- December 27 – Closed
- December 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 29 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 30 –...
Durham Region seeking input to assist in development of new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2023 09:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is developing a new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan; a document that will set out strategic direction and actions for housing and homelessness for the next 10 years.
To assist in the development of this important plan, we are seeking input from community members, via an online survey. Your input is important to this process. Please take a moment to share your personal experiences and ideas. All feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration.
Are you prepared for winter weather? Take a look at our check list!
Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:58 AM
Driving conditions in winter can be challenging. Ensure you are ready for driving in the winter by:
- Installing winter-rated tires, which can help improve safety and increase traction on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads.
- Having an emergency kit in the trunk of your vehicle with items such as blankets, a shovel, a flashlight, a flare, food and a first-aid kit.
- Using a windshield-washer fluid rated for -40°C or lower.
- Checking the weather forecasts and driving conditions before going out on the...
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