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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...

Durham Regional Council appoints new Commissioner of Corporate Services

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Don Beaton to the position of Commissioner of Corporate Services for The Regional Municipality of Durham. In his new role, Beaton will oversee four divisions: Legislative Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal Services.

 

“Durham Regional Council is pleased to appoint Don Beaton to this strategic senior position,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Beaton has a passion...

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 recoating...

Join an epic riding adventure through Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites residents, visitors and avid cyclists to register and take part in the Epic Lake to Lake Adventure Ride on August 26.

This first-ever ride will see cyclists travel from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario, along Durham Region's section of The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail). Participants can experience the epic 95 kilometre route or simply ride a section of the route.

“Durham Region is excited to be a part of this inaugural ride showcasing the beauty of...

Rundle Road Station air monitoring results

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that ambient air quality test results have indicated an exceedance for total suspended particulate (TSP) at the Rundle Road ambient air monitoring station. The June 12, TSP measurement at the Rundle Road Station was 126 µg/m3, exceeding the 24-hour Ontario Ambient Air Monitoring Criteria (AAQC) of 120 µg/m3 by five per cent. This offsite monitoring station is part of the Durham York Energy Centre’s (DYEC) Ambient...