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Reuse Days are back; first event scheduled for March 23

Whitby, Ontario – Whether you’re spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, or simply looking to clear some space in your garage, Durham Region’s Works Department is accepting good-quality, reusable items at the first Reuse Day event of 2019. Items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reuse Days will continue monthly until October at rotating locations in Durham Region.

Where:...

Agriculture & Rural System Discussion Paper open for input

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division has released its Agriculture & Rural System Discussion Paper. This paper is the first of several discussion papers to be released throughout 2019, as part of Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP). With the release of these papers, the public is invited to provide their input. Each paper contains discussion questions, with a supplemental workbook, to help...

Detecting costly toilet leaks

The leaks in your home that have the potential to waste the most water are often the most difficult to detect. That’s why it isn’t unusual for a leaking toilet to result in a water bill as high as $1,000!

The most common toilet leak is caused by a worn-out flapper valve. The best way to detect toilet leaks is to order the Works Department’s dye test strips to place in your toilet tank. Once you have put a dye strip in the tank, wait a few minutes. If the dye appears in the toilet bowl, you have a...

Community invited to Consumption and Treatment Services Information Open House March 12

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region residents are invited to attend an information open house to discuss a proposal for the establishment of a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site. Community members will have the opportunity to engage with staff from Lakeridge Health, John Howard Society of Durham Region and Durham Region Health Department to learn more, ask questions and share their thoughts on a potential CTS site in the Oshawa area. Community members will also be asked for their input...

Lane restrictions on Bloor Street East in Oshawa

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

When: Intermittent daytime lane restrictions will occur from March 6 to 8 and from March 11 to 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street East, from Ritson Road South to Wilson Road South, in Oshawa.

Why: Utility locates for future watermain work.

Note: The Region realizes...