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Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 24

Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2023 Weight Restriction season will be April 23.

When: April 24.

Where: Signs will be removed from Regional roads...

Regional Chair recognizes Earth Day

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:

“April 22 is Earth Day—a time to celebrate our beautiful Earth and drive another year of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to protecting and enhancing Durham’s natural environments, as they play a critical role in our resilience to climate change.

Through the Durham Community Energy Plan and the Community Climate Adaptation Plan, the...

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...