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Public Service Announcement #6: COVID-19 in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation, with the health and safety of residents as the top priority. The Region offers the following updates to residents regarding the current status of its programs and services:

• Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced some service modifications to reflect reduced ridership demands and support social distancing. Notably, customers will board buses using the rear doors only (except those customers with...

Regional Cycling Plan Update: Notice of Study Commencement

About the Study

The Region of Durham is updating the existing 2012 Regional Cycling Plan (RCP) to ensure that it aligns with and fulfils, the Region’s vision and strategies - as outlined in the Region’s current Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The updated RCP will enhance the Region’s cycling network maps and include a clear financial and implementation strategy that builds upon policies that reflect emerging trends, community values and available resources. The following objectives will guide...

New to Durham Region or just moved? Get your free waste diversion kit!

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Works Department is reminding residents that free waste diversion kits are available to Durham residents who are new to the region or who have recently moved into a new home. To get your free kit, fill out the New Resident Diversion Kit Form on the Region’s website.

What:

Each kit contains:

• Two blue boxes
• One large green bin
• One kitchen container
• One waste management calendar

When: Waste diversion kits are available year-round.  

Where: Households across Durham Region who...

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 4

Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, Durham Region’s Works Department is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of November 4.

When: Fall battery collection occurs the week of November 4 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not...

Keeping our teen drivers safe: National Teen Driver Safety Week

Whitby, Ontario – National Teen Driver Safety Week is taking place across Canada from October 20 to 26.

“Our collision statistics show that approximately one quarter of all fatal and injury-causing collisions involve young drivers, which makes this the age group with the largest number of collisions in Durham,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for Durham Region. “That’s why, through our Durham Vision Zero strategic road safety action plan, we have identified...