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Water samples results indicate presence of blue-green algae in Frenchman’s Bay Pickering area

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department was advised by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of the presence of a blue-green algal bloom in small area of the southwest portion of Frenchman’s Bay, near Sunrise Ave., in Pickering. Laboratory test results were received from the MECP on Oct. 11. A water quality advisory sign will be posted in the area to ensure that the public is aware of the presence of blue-green algae in the water.

“Blue-green algae are microscopic,...

The Regional Municipality of Durham expands work with community partners to help the homeless

Whitby, Ontario – As the cold weather approaches, The Regional Municipality of Durham continues to work with its community partners to help ensure those who are most vulnerable, primarily the homeless population in Durham, take the appropriate precautions and find an emergency shelter. The Region has also made enhancements to available programs and services for the homeless.

In the spring, the Region combined a Point in Time Count with a Registry Week to provide a profile and better understand homelessness...

Lane restrictions on Westney Road in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Westney Road (Regional Road 31) in the Town of Ajax.

When: October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westney Road, from Ritchie Avenue to Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), in the Town of Ajax.

Why: Paving work.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work...

Zone 4 Water Storage and Pumping Facilities to service north Whitby and north Oshawa

The Regional Municipality of Durham provides water treatment and the distribution of drinking water to residents using the municipal water supply.

Population forecasts to the year 2031 indicate that significant growth will occur in the north Whitby and north Oshawa areas, which are within Durham Region’s Zone 4 and Zone 5 water pressure districts.

The Region has initiated a study to determine the preferred long-term solution for providing water storage and pumping facilities to service the...

Durham Works is now digital!

Welcome to Durham Works online.

Since 1996, your Durham Region public Works Department has been producing the Durham Works newsletter twice a year. The newsletter, which is mailed to all Durham Region residents, aims to educate Durham Region residents about the programs and services provided by the Works Department. These services include waste management, water/sewer, road maintenance and facilities maintenance and operation.

Now, content from the Durham Works newsletter will also be posted online...