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Changes to blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of holiday
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 10:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection, in observance of the statutory holiday.
When: September 6 to 11.
Where: Residents in Oshawa and Whitby will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. This means that residents with collection scheduled for Monday, September 6 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, September 7. This shift will...
Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2021 09:38 AM
Misconception: There has been no open disclosure, or a full environmental assessment done on the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility.
Fact: The Environmental Assessment Act in Ontario does not require an environmental assessment for waste sorting or AD facilities. These types of operations are recognized as being low risk for environmental impacts and do not generate air emissions. The facility will obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval or permit issued by the Ministry...
Health Department reports more mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 03:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on August 26. These are the first mosquitoes in Oshawa to test positive for WNV this season. Mosquitoes identified with WNV have also been identified in Ajax so far this season.
The Health Department...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 23, 2021
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 09:07 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 23 indicate that three beaches have 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.
Test results for the week of August 23, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatusNew Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant to help children and youth participate in parasport programs
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Their Opportunity, is excited to announce the new Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant. The new grant will provide qualified families with subsidies to help alleviate registration costs for children and youth to participate in parasport programs in Durham Region.
Established by the Region of Durham’s sport tourism program, Sport Durham, and administered by Their Opportunity, the
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