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Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Whitby.

When: January 11 to January 21. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road East from Brock Street North to McKinney Drive in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To safely investigate for water services to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort...

New traffic signal timing at Stevenson Road intersections in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of updated traffic signal timing at two intersections on Stevenson Road (Regional Road 53) in the City of Oshawa.

When: As of January 12, the new signal timing will be implemented. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: At the intersections of Stevenson Road and King Street, and Stevenson Road and Bond Street.

Why: The traffic signals on Stevenson Road are changing from having the northbound...

Durham Region welcomes new hospital announcement

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:

“Today is a historic day in Durham Region, as Lakeridge Health announced the preferred location for a proposed future hospital. This decision moves our collective communities one step closer to a new hospital for Durham Region.

While this must have been a difficult decision for the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees, with several excellent...

Free virtual fitness classes for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Are you an older adult in Durham Region looking for fun new ways to get active? An upcoming series of free virtual movement classes will focus on core strength and balance, tailored to older residents looking to get active and fit—a great way to prioritize your health and have fun while doing it.   

When: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2; from 1 to 2 p.m.  

Where: These events are virtual. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: This free virtual event series will be instructed...

DYEC receives temporary emergency amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval

Whitby, Ontario – In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York (the Regions) have received a temporary emergency amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) to process an additional 2,000 tonnes of garbage, for an annual total of 142,000 tonnes of garbage until December 31, 2021. The ECA for the DYEC currently allows the facility to process up to a maximum of 140,000 tonnes per year. The DYEC, as...