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Lane restrictions on Thickson Road in Whitby
Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of temporary lane restrictions on Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.
When: June 29 to 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Thickson Road, from Dundas Street East to William Stephenson Drive, in the Town of Whitby.
Why: To safely complete road repaving.
Note: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on one half of the road. Drivers are asked to exercise caution...
UPDATE: Mandatory water restrictions for Newcastle and Newtonville residents and businesses have now been lifted
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Newcastle and Newtonville that the mandatory water restrictions have now been lifted.
All Durham residents and businesses are reminded to continue practising water conservation methods by limiting all indoor and outdoor water use.
Examples of non-essential water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering.
In an effort to conserve water, residents using our municipal water supply...
Slow down and drive safely!
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00 AM
Did you know that speed is a contributing factor in approximately one third of fatal motor vehicle collisions? Reducing speed is the best way we can reduce the frequency and severity of collisions in our community.
While traffic may be lighter during COVID-19 as residents continue to stay home, road safety is more important than ever and we all must use roads responsibly. For drivers, that means slowing down and remembering that speed limits are not guidelines – they are laws. For cyclists and pedestrians,...
Submissions for employment area conversion now open
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham’s Growth Management Study, the Region of Durham will be reviewing requests for employment area conversions.
What: The protection of the region’s supply of employment land is important to the economic vitality of Durham.
Employment Areas are lands primarily set aside for manufacturing, warehousing and industrial uses. Employment area conversion allows the designation to change, permitting the land to be used for residential purposes (homes)...
New strategic plan demonstrates why Durham is – simply – more
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The future of Durham Region is bright; supported with a strong, five-year strategic plan that identifies key priorities for Regional Council and outlines our continued delivery of award-winning programs and services.
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in North America, this plan reflects Durham’s innovative and resilient economy; featuring autonomous and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. It also underlines the Region’s commitment to land-use...
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