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Region of Durham child care centres to reopen
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020 05:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Early learning and child care centres operated by The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin to reopen on June 29, following the closure of emergency child care sites.
Staff reached out to families to confirm their current service needs. This feedback will help to inform the reopening plans for Regional centres:
- Ajax Early Learning and Child Care Centre
- Edna Thomson Early Learning and Child Care Centre (Bowmanville)
- Clara Hughes Early Learning and Child Care Centre (Oshawa)
Regional Chair proclaims Indigenous People’s Week in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 08:00 AM
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:
“On behalf of Durham Regional Council, it is my pleasure to proclaim June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the week of June 21 to 27 as Indigenous People’s Week in Durham Region.
These important dates honour the cultural diversity and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis people of Canada.
In Durham Region, we continue...
Drive safely and slow down in construction zones
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020 01:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.
All construction zones or areas marked for roadside work in Durham Region are blocked off by pylons, measured to meet provincial standards. Speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present. Never make a U-turn to avoid construction; and be sure to pay attention to signage,...
Durham Region to move into Phase 2 of provincial recovery plan
Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020 03:00 AM
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:
“Beginning on Friday, June 19, Durham Region will officially move into Phase 2 of the provincial reopening plan. This means that certain establishments can once again open for business, including restaurants, bars, hair salons, malls and more.
This step is a direct result of the dedication of our residents; working together to help protect...
Residents invited to enter the Durham Region Waste App Contest
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 12:45 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Starting today, Durham Region residents can enter the Durham Region Waste App Contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of their choosing. Full contest details are available at durham.ca/WasteAppContest.
To enter, residents can download the Durham Region Waste app on the App Store or Google Play to their mobile device. In partnership with the Town of Whitby, residents in Whitby need to enter the contest by downloading the Whitby Waste Buddy app. Then, sign...
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