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Nominations now being accepted for position of Regional Chair

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting nominations for the position of Regional Chair.   

When: The Regional Clerk is receiving nominations for the Regional Chair position from now until August 19 at 2 p.m.

Where: New for 2022, in-person filing of nominations will be by appointment, to ensure sufficient staff resources are available to assist candidates at the time of filing. Please contact clerks@durham.ca to schedule an appointment. Nominations may also...

Upcoming road closures on Townline Road in Oshawa and Clarington

This Public Service Announcement has been updated to reflect the most current information regarding Stage 2 of the project.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Townline Road in the City of Oshawa and Municipality of Clarington.

When and where: Townline Road between Beatrice Street East and Coldstream Drive in Oshawa will be closed to traffic in stages throughout construction. Current and upcoming closures:

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Weight restriction season on regional roads ends April 30

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s 2022 weight restriction season will end as of April 30. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

When: The final day of Durham Region’s seasonal weight restrictions is April 30.

Where: Signs will be removed from regional roads where these weight restrictions no longer apply, however please note that some roads may have year-round weight restrictions applied. Please refer to the complete map for more...

Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address 2022

On April 28, 2022, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2022 Annual Regional Chair Luncheon for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

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Good morning, everyone.

I’m very happy to be here with you all today, in person.

Land Acknowledgement: We are currently located on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the Mississaugas Peoples...

Be ready for anything: Emergency Preparedness Week – May 1 to 7

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents that Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 1 to 7. This year’s theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. The intent of this theme is to encourage residents to become better prepared for a range of emergencies they could potentially face in Durham Region. Here are a few easy steps everyone can take:

1. Have a plan in case you are told to stay inside or to leave quickly. Pick a meet-up spot out of town. Your...