News Releases

Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week

Whitby, Ontario  – The Regional Municipality of Durham has recognized Waste Reduction Week from October 16 to 22, with an official proclamation on behalf of Regional Council.

“While Durham Region manages waste through our curbside collection program and waste management facilities, the best way to reduce waste is for residents to limit the amount they generate to begin with. That’s why we’re joining municipalities across Canada in celebrating Waste Reduction Week, a campaign that educates, engages...

Region of Durham Participates in Imagine a Day Without Water

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Regional Council has proclaimed October 12, as Imagine a Day Without Water. The campaign is part of a nationwide day of education and advocacy to recognize the true value of water, organized by The Value of Water Coalition. It not only tells the stories of the challenges we face when our water infrastructure fails, but also of the innovative solutions to these challenges, being implemented in communities nationwide.

 

The hidden infrastructure in Durham Region, that reliably...

Durham District School Board students learn about agricultural science and farming in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario  –

Yesterday, more than 300 Durham District School Board high school students attended the Durham Farm Connections agri-science education day, held at Brooklin High School.

 

The agriculture education program is designed to align with curriculum requirements for Grade 9 and 10 science, Grade 11 biology and environmental science, and Grade 12 biology. Students attended the program for one class period (75 minutes), and rotated through agriculture-themed stations covering topics...

Durham Region initiates broadband strategy

Whitby, Ontario –

Access to high-speed broadband Internet has been recognized as a crucial driver for quality of life and economic competitiveness. That’s why The Regional Municipality of Durham has initiated the Durham Region Broadband Strategy, a document that will ultimately outline current conditions within the Region; identify the needs of businesses, residents and government agencies; and provide recommendations for increased connectivity.

 

“Broadband services are crucial in a world that...

Reminder: Outdoor water restrictions during Port Perry water tower work

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that mandatory water restrictions on all non-essential outdoor water use, will be in effect from September 5 to November 20 for municipal water supply users in Port Perry, within the Township of Scugog. These restrictions are required while staff perform maintenance work on the Port Perry water tower (also referred to as a standpipe).

 

“We are completing external and internal...