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Celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join an uplifting, virtual celebration of our amazing community by tuning in to Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1.
From 2 to 5 p.m., this collaborative event—in co-operation with the Region of Durham and all eight local-area municipalities—will highlight unique attractions and talents that drive our vibrant arts and culture scene. This event celebrates our region and our one-of-a-kind mix of small-town hospitality and unique urban amenities.
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Health Department launches online toolkit to provide information on safe reopening of services
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario - As businesses and services begin to reopen in Durham Region, every precaution should be taken to ensure the health and safety of the community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Durham Region Health Department is launching a new online resource to provide businesses and the community with information on the various stages of reopening of services as announced by the provincial government.
The Community Reopening Toolkit is an online resource available at durham.ca/reopeningtoolkit....
New Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 02:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. While drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles, residents can now follow line painting operations using Waze—an innovative live traffic and navigation app.
When: Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or overnight, until October.
Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including...
Water conservation for Beaverton residents
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in Beaverton while staff inspect and clean the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility).
When: Now until June 5. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Beaverton, Township of Brock
Why: An internal inspection and cleaning of the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility) is necessary...
Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Durham.
Yesterday, Council gave approval to continue negotiation of a joint venture/co-ownership agreement with Epcor Utilities Inc. for the development of the Region’s Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and AD facility.
The Mixed Waste Pre-sort AD facility with an Energy from Waste plant, will be a first-of-its-kind fully integrated waste management initiative...
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