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Nuclear public alerting system test will sound a little different this June
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – This spring’s test of the nuclear public alerting system, taking place from June 5 to 9, will be a bit different than previous years. As the system undergoes scheduled maintenance, the June test will consist of 34 individual short, five second siren alerts rather than a single one-minute test of all sirens.
The tests will take place during daytime hours, over five days, in the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Pickering.
On June 5, an auto dialer will call listed...
Statement from Regional Chair on strong partnerships among Durham and the eight local municipalities
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 04:36 PM
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:
“Despite the recent provincial announcement about changes to the structure of the Region of Peel, there have been no concerns raised about the size or structure of The Regional Municipality of Durham.
Our Region, and the eight local municipalities, have a productive and strong track record of working together to serve our residents....
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 01:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario - May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions against ticks when spending time outdoors.
Blacklegged ticks are prevalent in Durham, especially in forested and grassy areas. It’s important to take precautions to avoid tick bites, as some ticks may carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which can cause Lyme disease in humans and animals. Reports of tick bites and Lyme disease infections in Ontario have...
Join us at our National Public Works Week events on May 27
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 02:26 PM
Durham Region residents are invited to attend our free in-person National Public Works Week events on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scugog Depot in Port Perry will have a public works truck and equipment display and a vehicle simulator.
- Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Pickering is offering a tour of the plant and information booths.
- Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Courtice will have a garbage truck on display, information booths, children's activities; and the...
Upcoming closure on Lake Ridge Road
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 08:49 AM
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, portions of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.
When: May 23 to 24. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.
Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from north of Concession Road 9/Myrtle Road to south of Townline Road in...
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