News Releases

Update #1 Trunk sewer break at Lord Elgin Park and water use restrictions in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that trunk sanitary sewer repairs are ongoing in Lord Elgin Park. The damage is extensive and the entire length of trunk sanitary sewer in the park must be replaced. Specialized equipment is diverting sewage on site, while staff secures the necessary materials for a replacement of this size. The timeline for completion of the repairs is unknown at this time, but is estimated...

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to inform residents and businesses that due to the ongoing repair of a trunk sanitary sewer main in Lord Elgin Park, municipal water supply users in the area east of Harwood Avenue and north of Highway 401 in the Town of Ajax are advised of mandatory water restrictions. Please limit non-essential uses of water including laundry. The Region of Durham is asking customers within these boundaries to conserve water...

Business Count returns to Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer, as part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its sixth Business Count—a survey of local businesses that gathers statistics about their operations.

Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit each and every...

Durham Region excels in water quality

Whitby, Ontario – In 2016, The Regional Municipality of Durham once again met or went beyond the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. The act sets out the standards for the operation, treatment and testing of municipal drinking water systems. The Region of Durham consistently meets or surpasses these requirements as it strives to provide residents with high quality drinking water.

The Region of Durham’s annual Water Quality Report for 2016 describes our waterworks and the quality...

Council approves Age-Friendly Durham Strategy and Action Plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the Age-Friendly Durham Strategy and Action Plan—a document designed to provide the foundation for a strong and vibrant community where older adults remain active, enjoy better health, and are more engaged and informed.

“A strong and vibrant community benefits us all, and older adults have an abundance of knowledge and experience to share,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “This plan will help to ensure our...