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Blue-green algae found in water samples tested from Lake Scugog

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received test results of water samples from Lake Scugog, north of the Scugog Point area, indicating the presence of blue-green algae in the area. Water samples were collected by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on April 18.

As summer approaches and weather conditions vary, there may be more occurrences of blue-green algae throughout Lake Scugog and other bodies of surface water in Durham Region. While there is...

Community members invited to help shape the vision of the Durham Meadoway

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting residents to attend the final Durham Meadoway open house. Community input has already helped shape the project vision, develop guiding principles, identify a preferred route and create a programming concept plan. Join the project team at the final open house to learn more and share your input.  

Durham Meadoway is a proposed pedestrian and cycling route and linear park that will connect people to destinations across more than 30...

Regional Chair brings Eid al-Fitr greetings

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to Muslim communities in Durham Region, Canada and around the world, as they begin Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

I am truly inspired by the dedication and devotion displayed by the Muslim community during Ramadan. Durham strives to be a safe and...

Upcoming road closures on Lake Ridge Road

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, a portion of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.

When and Where: May 1 at approximately 7 p.m. until June 16 at approximately 6 p.m. onLake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from south of Chalk Lake Road to Townline Road in the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby,...

Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax

Saturday, September 9 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (parking lot), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering

Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or...