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Durham Accessibility Conference returns with focus on the power of inclusion in the workplace

Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers and those interested in exploring the power of inclusion in the workplace to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.

When: Tuesday, May 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is now open.

Where: This is a free virtual conference via Zoom. Register online for the Durham Accessibility Conference.

What: The theme for this year is Power of Inclusion: Moving...

Lane Restrictions on Thickson Road South and Wentworth Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road South and Wentworth Street in the Town of Whitby.

When: April 3 to 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26), from 100 metres north to 100 metres south of Wentworth Street; and on Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), from 100 metres east to 100 metres west of Thickson Road South, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To safely...

Regional Chair statement on the passing of Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan

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:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan of the Edmonton Police Service, who tragically passed away in the line of duty while responding to a domestic call this morning.

During this difficult time, our thoughts...

Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste

Whitby, Ontario – As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at durham.ca/waste.

The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or...

Join us for an in-person Public Information Centre about the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is hosting two Public Information Centres (PICs) to discuss the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Study; and gather feedback from residents to assess rapid transit solutions along Simcoe Street in Oshawa. Feedback from participants will help guide rapid transit recommendations.

Residents are invited to take part in the following sessions:

• Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa
• Wednesday, March 29, from 6...