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Recycle your batteries during the week of November 7
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 09:42 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day, during the week of November 7.
When: Fall battery collection occurs the week of November 7 on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part...
Durham Region Employment Resource Centre to host Post-Secondary Education Fair
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2022 10:01 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Employment Resource Centre will be hosting a Post-Secondary Education Fair, featuring representatives from Centennial College, Durham College and Fleming College.
This is an opportunity to discover program options, financial supports and ask questions. All Durham Region residents are welcome to attend.
When: Friday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Durham Region Employment Resource Centre in Midtown Mall (200 John Street West – Upper Level, Oshawa).
Why:...
Residents reminded to cast ballots in the 2022 municipal elections
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 02:43 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On October 24, or through advance voting opportunities, eligible voters in Ontario will head to the polls for the 2022 municipal elections. As part of this process, electors will have the chance to choose who will represent them at the municipal and Regional level, for the next four years.
When: The 2022 municipal election will take place on October 24. Please contact your local municipality directly (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby) to...
Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games 100-Day Countdown event
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022 01:21 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In April 2022, the Region of Durham announced that it was selected host the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games (the Games), set to take place February 3 to 5, 2023. As the excitement around the Games continues to build, the Games Organizing Committee is inviting the community to a 100-Day Countdown event!
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Games (including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities); meet para athletes and try out different parasports; snap a photo...
Smart Home Device Voice Service upgrade provides quick access to municipal elections information
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has implemented Phase 2 in bringing Regional services to smart home devices—thanks to the myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice Service. The latest phase is designed to help customers access information and frequently asked questions about the 2022 municipal elections through smart home devices.
When: Launches October 12, 2022.
Where: The myDurham 311 voice service is available through the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa Marketplace, in partnership with Qwhery.
Why:...
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