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Reminder: Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste

Whitby, Ontario – As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at durham.ca/waste.

The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Anderson Street and Dundas Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Anderson Street (Regional Road 36) and Dundas Street (Highway 2) in the Town of Whitby. 

When: September 25 to October 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Anderson Street from north of Dundas Street to south of Crawforth Street and Dundas Street from 460 metres east of Garden Street to 200 metres west of Anderson Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To safely...

At Home Incentive Program offers support to develop affordable rental housing

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications for the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides funding support and Regional planning services to develop affordable rental housing in Durham Region. This year, $5.5 million in funding is available through the AHIP.

To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and include one of the following:

• New construction.
• Conversion of non-residential buildings to purpose-built rental...

Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging International Day of Peace

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Today (September 21) is International Day of Peace—a call-to-action to protect human rights, address global challenges and advocate the need for a society free from fear and violence for people of all identities.  

We need peace more than ever. People around the world are being displaced from their homes due to war, poverty, inequity...

Nomination period extended for environmental achievement awards

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) has extended the nomination deadline for the 2023 Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence for projects completed after January 1, 2021.  

When: The extended deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 4.

Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural environmental, reduce...