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Water sample test results identify blue-green algae bloom at Kinsmen Beach
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2020 12:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has been advised by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in water samples taken from the Kinsmen Beach area of Lake Scugog. Laboratory test results were received from the MECP on Aug. 7.
Further results of the analysis of toxins associated with the blue-green algae bloom are pending and may result in further action regarding continued public access to the beach. A water...
Lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2020 10:20 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West (Regional Road 58) in the City of Oshawa.
When: August 17 to 18 (daytime only). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Adelaide Avenue West, from Thornton Road to Severn Street, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely install water and sanitary service.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...
Durham Region Transit has you covered
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2020 10:16 AM
We need more time to get it right. Due to unexpected deployment issues, the August 24 service change has been postponed. Current service levels will be in place until further notice.
Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) Ridership Recovery Framework to encourage and increase transit ridership, DRT is excited to announce a multi-phased strategy to provide additional and improved service across the network, supporting customers where and when service is needed most.
On Monday,...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - August 3, 2020
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2020 04:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 3 indicate that four 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 3, 2020 MunicipalityBeachStatusRemember to drive safe and slow down: Automated speed enforcement and red-light cameras are coming
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2020 09:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and Red Light Cameras (RLC) will soon be in effect on Durham roads. As part of Durham Vision Zero, both initiatives are reminders to slow down and drive safe, and are expected to be implemented by the end of August through to early September—just in time for back to school safety on our roadways.
Although fines are not yet being issued, ASE and RLCs have already been installed on some roadways and have started to collect data.
Over a 40-day period,...
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