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Don’t miss the convenient curbside Christmas tree collection in January
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2020 04:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – When the holidays are over, Durham Region will provide its annual curbside collection of natural Christmas trees. Natural Christmas trees will be composted with leaf and yard waste.
When and where:
- Ajax and Pickering: Christmas tree collection will be on regular collection days during the weeks of January 4 and 11 only.
- Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge: Christmas tree collection will take place on Monday, January 4 and Monday, January 11 only.
- Oshawa and Whitby: Residents should...
Ontario announces province-wide shutdown
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2020 02:48 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has announced a province-wide shutdown beginning Saturday, December 26.
When: New restrictions go into effecton Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 a.m. and will last for 28 days before a reevaluation.
Where: Province-wide, includingall eight municipalities in Durham Region.
What: The province-wide shutdown involves widescale prevention measures and restrictions, including closures. Measures include, but are not limited to:
- Restricting indoor organized public events...
Winter safety reminders for Durham Region residents
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2020 04:14 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.
During the winter, Regional Works depots are active and ready to respond to winter events. Preventative techniques are deployed throughout Durham Region, including anti-icing methods, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. Prior to a winter storm, pre-wetted salt is applied to the roads – this means brine...
2020 holiday season brings changes to the waste collection schedule
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2020 03:49 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of changes to curbside blue box, green bin and garbage collection during the holidays.
When and where: Across Durham Region, curbside waste collection scheduled for Friday, December 25, 2020 (Christmas Day) will be moved to the next day Saturday, December 26, 2020 (Boxing Day). Collection scheduled for Friday, January 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day) will be moved to the next day, Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Why: Changes...
New all-way stop at River Street and Church Street intersection in Sunderland
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a new all-way stop in the community of Sunderland in the Township of Brock.
When: The new all-way stop is scheduled to be installed December 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the installation schedule.
Where: River Street (Regional Road 10) and Church Street in Sunderland.
Why: The new four-way stop will require drivers in all directions to stop their vehicle completely...
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