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Clarington Board of Trade remarks

On March 17, 2021, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the Clarington Board of Trade's Annual Breakfast.

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Good morning, and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I’m very happy to be here today, and I appreciate the opportunity to provide you with an update from the Region.

It’s been a very exciting month for us, as we began our public vaccination clinics, with one of the first clinics in Durham opening in Clarington—at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste collection resumes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is starting in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Leaf and yard waste collection will resume bi-weekly on regular waste collection days starting on the following weeks:

• Town of Ajax – week of April 5
• Municipality of Clarington – week of April 5
• Townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog – week of...

Health Department announces opening of COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ajax and north Durham

Eligibility for vaccine now includes all residents 75 and older

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing that COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Ajax and communities in north Durham will be opening within the next two weeks. The Ajax clinic, located at Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax, will open on March 24; residents 75 years and older, or who will be turning 75 this year, can begin booking appointments on March 22 at 11 a.m. This clinic will operate daily...

Lane restrictions on Church Street South and Bayly Street West in Ajax and Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Church Street South (Regional Road 24) and Bayly Street West (Regional Road 22) bordering the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering. 

When: March 29 to July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Church Street South from Bayly Street West to 100 metres north of Bayly Street West, and Bayly Street West from Church Street South to 200 metres east of Church Street...

Statement from Elaine Baxter-Trahair, CAO, on harassment of Health Department employees

The following statement is being shared on behalf of Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Those who choose a career in public service often talk about community first. It’s about creating quality of life. A safe place to raise a family. A place where neighbours come together to support one another.

For some employees, such as those in our Health Department, it is more than just a vision. It is their duty, under the law, to protect public from...