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Health Department issues first heat warning for 2024 summer season

Whitby, Ontario – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for both the north and south Durham Region areas. This is the first heat warning of 2024 under Durham Region Health Department’s seasonal Heat Warning and Information System. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected for most of the week.

Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents when heat alerts are issued and share resources, including...

Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 10 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.

Notice of the Passing of a Development Charges By-Law by The Regional Municipality of Durham

Durham Region Council passed Development Charges By-law No. 2024-029, a by-law to establish Area-Specific Development Charges for the Seaton Community – Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Services on May 29, 2024, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997. 

Any person or organization may appeal a development charge by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal pursuant to Section 14 of the Act, in respect of By-law No. 2024-029, by filing a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2, in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: July 2 to July 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:  Eastbound lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 from 180 metres east of Sandringham Drive to 250 metres east of Sandringham Drive, in Courtice.

Why: To safely install water and storm services to support new development.

Upcoming lane closures on Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3 roundabout in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane closures to occur at the Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) and Regional Road 3 roundabout intersection in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: June 12, 2024, from approximately 6 a.m. to noon. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:  Lane closures to occur at the Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3 roundabout intersection, in the Municipality of Clarington. Southbound...