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Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Works
Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2022 11:17 AM
Whitby, Ont. – The Region of Durham is pleased to announce the appointment of John Presta, P. Eng. MPA, to the position of Commissioner of the Works Department for The Regional Municipality of Durham. Presta assumed the role on July 25.
Presta takes on the role of Commissioner of Works after 18 years as Director of Environmental Services with the Region’s Works Department where he has been responsible for several operational functions, including:
- The operation, planning and design of the Region’s...
Watch our video to learn more about pedestrian crossovers in Durham
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 02:31 PM
Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. Our new video, available now on the Region’s YouTube channel, outlines the roles and responsibilities of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to help everyone safely navigate the crossovers.
Pedestrian crossovers are in accordance with provincial legislation and are part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero—a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.
Shining a spotlight on the work of public health inspectors
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 11:16 AM
Health Department joins national campaign to promote important role of PHIs in the community
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is highlighting the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors’ national awareness campaign to help increase understanding of and acknowledge the vital work of all public health inspectors (PHI) in Durham region, across Ontario and Canada.
The role of a public health inspector encompasses many diverse areas to help protect the health and well-being...
Lane restrictions on Courtice Road in Courtice
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 10:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions and closures on Courtice Road (Regional Road 34) in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.
When: Day and night from August 22 to September 2. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Courtice Road, from Highway 2 to Moyse Drive, in Courtice.
Why: To safely install sanitary and storm sewer services for new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 1, 2022
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022 04:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of August 1 indicate that one beach has been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
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