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Durham Region moves into Orange-Restrict category
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2020 03:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Durham Region. It’s a concerning trend; a reflection of the second wave that has been seen in many areas of Ontario.
Today, we were notified that the Province of Ontario is taking additional steps to help prevent the spread in Durham Region. Effective Monday, November 16, the Region will move...
Chair Henry applauds continued clean energy development in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2020 02:20 PM
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’s announcement that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will resume planning activities for new Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is great news for the Region of Durham.
SMRs, like traditional nuclear reactors, are designed to provide safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity, but with...
Nonquon River Bridge in Scugog will be closed for repairs
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2020 12:33 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Nonquon River Bridge in the Township of Scugog will be temporarily closed to traffic for repairs.
When: November 16 for approximately four weeks. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The Nonquon River Bridge, which connects Reach Street (Regional Road 8) over the Nonquon River just west of Highway 12, in Scugog.
Why: To safely complete the bridge repairs. Traffic will be detoured...
Virtual Public Information Centre for Simcoe Street Transit Priority Pilot Study
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2020 10:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) for input into a study to evaluate transit priority pilot options on Simcoe Street in the City of Oshawa.
When: Monday, November 16 until Monday, November 30 (Link available until November 30)
Why: Simcoe Street is the second busiest transit corridor in Durham Region. The study will identify opportunities to pilot dedicated transit lanes along with additional transit priority measures. The...
Keep your family and home safe during an extreme weather event
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 05:16 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Join climate change and emergency preparedness experts for the next webinar in the Climate Change: Protecting You & Your Home series focusing on extreme weather – snow, hail, ice, and wind.
Other topics planned for 2021 include nature-based solutions, food security and extreme heat.
When: November 16, 2020 from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Register for the virtual webinar before November 13 at durham.ca/ClimateChange
Why: With climate change already affecting Durham Region,...
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