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Save unwanted batteries for curbside collection
Posted on Friday, March 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming spring time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, the Region of Durham is reminding residents to save their used or unwanted batteries for recycling during the next curbside battery collection.
When: Battery collection occurs the week of April 17 on Blue Box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage. Up...
Help improve early learning and child care in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Children’s Services Division has launched its Early Learning and Child Care Survey to collect feedback from parents and caregivers on how to improve Ontario Early Years Centres and child care in Durham Region.
When: The survey will be available until April 3.
Where: Parents and caregivers of children 0 to 12 years old in Durham Region are invited to participate in the online survey at www.durham.ca/ELCC.
Why: Ontario is moving forward...
Vendors invited to sessions about new eProcurement Tool
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Finance Department would like to remind vendors of upcoming sessions related to the launch of an integrated, online eProcurement Tool—a product that will allow vendors to view, register and submit bids online in one quick, easy and convenient location.
When: An in-person demonstration session will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 6 to 8 p.m
Where: The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby,...
Update: Wilson Road South in Oshawa to remain closed due to watermain break
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road South will continue to be closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East, until next week.
When: Wilson Road South will be closed until approximately Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Where: Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East (around Highway 401).
Why: To repair a broken watermain and related damage to the road base and asphalt.
Changes to Blue Box collection schedule Family Day week for Oshawa and Whitby residents
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.
When: Oshawa and Whitby residents will have their Blue Box collection moved to the following day the week of Feb. 20.
Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, Feb. 20 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 21. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending with Friday, Feb. 24’s collections...
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