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Update to public input into Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – Residents and businesses are advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing public meeting, related to the provincial Regional Government Review, will now be held from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Council Chambers.

When: Monday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: During this meeting, the province’s two special advisors will hear five- to 10-minute presentations from organizations...

Free compost in Oshawa on May 4

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department has teamed up with the City of Oshawa to offer free compost to residents on May 4.

When: Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: General Motors of Canada Headquarters – west parking lot, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa.

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are provided with free compost made using organics collected through curbside Green Bin and Leaf...

Regional Council confirms support of Pickering airport

Whitby, Ont. – Durham Regional Council has confirmed its support, in principle, for the development of an airport in the City of Pickering.

“Airports are valuable economic drivers in the development of business, tourism, communities, and the surrounding infrastructure,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “With the federal lands in Pickering, we could offer a model of environmentally sustainable airport operations—a contemporary vision of an aerotropolis with a focus on innovation,...

Lane restrictions on Cochrane Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of intermittent lane restrictions on Cochrane Street (Regional Road 43), from Dundas Street East to 40 metres north of Ferguson Street.

When: Intermittently from April 29 to May 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Cochrane Street, from Dundas Street to 40 metres north of Ferguson Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Asphalt paving.  

Note: The Region realizes that the...

Seizing the clean energy opportunity in Durham

Durham Community Energy Plan endorsed by Regional Council

Whitby, Ontario – Regional Council has officially endorsed the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP). The DCEP aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and encourage green energy solutions at the local level, and will guide Durham’s future growth and development, energy generation, delivery and use to the year 2050. The plan was developed in partnership with all eight area municipalities and...