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Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Finance

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Nancy Taylor to the position of Commissioner of Finance/Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Durham.

“We are pleased to appoint Nancy Taylor to this strategic senior position; responsible for the Region’s financial management and overall fiscal accountability,” said Garry Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). “Nancy Taylor has dedicated the last 25 years to providing service to the community through her work with...

Ritson Road North closed north of Adelaide this weekend

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16) will be closed northbound between Adelaide Avenue East and Rolson Street in Oshawa this weekend. There will also be southbound lane restrictions.

When: July 21 and 22.

Where: Ritson Road North, from Adelaide Avenue East to Rolson Street, in the City of Oshawa. All northbound lanes will be closed, and southbound lanes will be restricted.

Why: To safely install...

Lane restrictions on Carnwith Drive in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Carnwith Drive, from Way Street to the east side of Lynde Creek in Brooklin.

When: July 23 to mid-September. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Carnwith Drive, from Way Street to east of Lynde Creek in Whitby.

Why: To safely install a new watermain.

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

Reuse Day: July 21 in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.

Why: Reuse Days is a program to help divert quality, reusable items from the...

Just over two more weeks to submit nominations for Regional Chair position in the 2018 municipal elections

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting nominations for the position of Regional Chair. Please note that nominations will be received until July 27 at 2 p.m.

When: The Regional Clerk is now receiving nominations for the Regional Chair position. This nomination paper may be obtained, and filed, in the office of the Regional Clerk—from now until July 26, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; but no later than July 27, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nomination day).

Where: Nominations...