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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 19 indicate that two beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the Provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

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Durham Region calls for provincial investment and partnership to help address regional issues

Whitby, Ontario – Representatives from The Regional Municipality of Durham met with provincial cabinet ministers—during the 2019 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference—to discuss challenges impacting residents and businesses in Durham; partnering on solutions to address these issues.

“Durham Region is one of Canada’s fastest growing regions,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “We are experiencing immense economic and social change. To ensure our...

Volunteers needed for the Newcomer Advisory Table

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC) is seeking residents from the community, who can provide first-hand experience and insight as a newcomer, to form the Newcomer Advisory Table (NAT). LDIPC acts as a community advisory body guiding the development and execution of the Durham Diversity and Immigration Community Plan. The NAT will help to inform the strategic direction, and support the work, of the LDIPC. Members of NAT will serve a one-year term...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 12 indicate that one beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the Provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

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Portion of Brock Road in Claremont to be closed August 15 emergency rail crossing repair

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Brock Road (Regional Road 1) will be closed, at the rail crossing between Central Street (Regional Road 5) and Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road on Thursday.

When: Thursday, August 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Brock Road will be closed, at the rail crossing between Central Street and Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road, in the City of Pickering.

Why:...