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Durham welcomes OPG home

Whitby, Ontario – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) today announced it will build a new Corporate Campus, in the Municipality of Clarington, by 2024. The building will house corporate headquarters, in addition to renewable generation and nuclear staff; bringing more than 2,000 jobs to the area.

“We are very pleased that OPG—one of our longest-standing partners—has decided to build its new corporate headquarters in Durham Region. This investment will help to ensure that our region remains a focal point...

New signs at local beaches provides beachgoers with information on blue-green algae

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started its Beach Monitoring program for the 2019 season and beachgoers will notice a new sign posted at area beaches that provides information on blue-green algae.

The new sign called "What is Blue-Green Algae?" will be posted at all public beaches in Durham Region throughout the swimming season. The sign will give the public general information about blue-green algae and precautionary measures that can be used when visiting area beaches.

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Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22), in the City of Oshawa.

When: June 10 to 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Bloor Street West, from 75 metres west of Oxford Street to 50 metres east of Oxford Street, in Oshawa.

Why: Installation of watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer services to support new development.

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Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Whitby on June 15

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the Town of Whitby, is hosting a Diversion Day on June 15. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge.

When: Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby.

Notes:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle their electronics. By...

Service disruption at west entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters on June 6

There will be a scheduled service disruption at:

West entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby

The estimated disruption will be from: Thursday, June 6, from approximately 10:30 a.m. until noon.

The disruption includes: Driveway approaching the west entrance of Regional Headquarters will be closed to accommodate Durham Regional Police Service Torch Run event.

Please note that alternative facilities or locations are available: Accessible parking and pick-up/drop-off...