Search
Region invites residents to learn about potential sites for new Anaerobic Digestion and Waste Pre-Sort facility
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 08:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department is inviting residents to learn about six potential site locations for the new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Waste Pre-Sorting facility in Durham Region.
When: Thursday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby – Room LL-C (located on the lower level).
Why: Durham Region’s population is growing and is expected to be over 1 million people in the next decade. More residents mean more garbage for the Region to...
Watch your speed: radar feedback signs are in your community
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 08:00 AM
In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Region of Durham has launched a speed radar feedback (RFB) sign program on Regional roads to improve driver awareness of speed limits on Regional roads and reduce aggressive driving.
The signs will be installed in locations rotating throughout the Region such as hamlets, school zones, community safety zones and other locations where the signs have been pre-determined to have the greatest benefit based on several factors, including speeding patterns, collision...
GO East Extension will keep Durham on the right track
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 02:00 AM
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, Durham Region remains on the right track. We are pleased to see the GO east expansion moving ahead; offering an option that meets the needs of our growing communities.
Metrolinx has confirmed a route—north of Highway 401—that will provide rail service from Union Station (in Toronto) to Thornton’s Corners, a central station in...
Invest Durham partnership with 1855 continues in 2020 to support local businesses
Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 09:15 AM
Following the success of the first three 1855 MASTERCLASS events, Durham Region Economic Development (Invest Durham) highlights the role the broader community plays in supporting the evolution of the local business ecosystem.
Whitby, Ontario – At 1855, it’s all about achieving sustainable growth. The accelerator’s mandate is helping established, high-potential tech and innovation companies accelerate growth towards the global stage. Founded by the Town of Whitby and the Chief Executive Officer...
Blue box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2020 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of the changes to the scheduled Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.
When: February 17 to 22.
Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only, will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.
This means that Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, February 17 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, February 18. This shift will...
Contact Us