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Residents of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge asked to share their pandemic experience

Whitby, Ontario – Residents of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are being asked to share their experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a research project being led by the University of Guelph, in partnership with the Region of Durham and Community Development Council Durham.

Residents living in rural areas face different challenges throughout the pandemic; from access to services, food and prescription delivery to the mental health impacts of isolation, we want to hear from you about what...

Employment Strategy Technical Report now available for review

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is undertaking a Growth Management Study as part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The first Phase of the Growth Management Study is focused on the preparation of a Land Needs Assessment.

To assist with the preparation of the Land Needs Assessment, an Employment Strategy Technical Report is currently available for public review.

When: Any comments on the Employment Strategy Technical Report are requested by...

Recognizing environmental achievement in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s (DEAC) 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented during a virtual ceremony to recognize efforts to promote, preserve and enhance the local environment.

The awards program has eight categories, which were named in memory of past environmental leaders: the George A. Scott Stewardship Award, Dr. J. Murray Speirs Restoration Award, Irene Kock Environmental Awareness Award, Eric Krause Innovation Award, Jessica Markland Partnership...

Waste management facilities closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF), the Household Special Waste Depot and the Waste Management Centre will be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When: September 30

Where: The following facilities will be closed:

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
• Scugog Waste Management Facility, 1623 Reach Street, Port Perry
• Brock Waste Management Facility, C22480...

Federal election candidates in Durham can recycle election signs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Sign Recycling Program provides election candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of corrugated plastic signs, free of charge following the election. Signs may be dropped off at Durham’s three waste management facilities; find one near you at durham.ca/WMF.

Wooden stakes, wire mounts, nylon zip ties, metal rings and staples must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility. Candidates who are considering...