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Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in Oshawa.

When: December 2 to 13.

Where: Eastbound and Westbound on Bloor Street West, from 75 metres west of Oxford Street to 50 metres east of Oxford Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To install water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer services in support of new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists...

Ajax Water Supply Plant temporarily shutting down today for scheduled maintenance

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region works Department is advising residents that that the Ajax Water Supply Plant (WSP) will be temporarily shut down for planned maintenance activities. The Region does not anticipate water service in the area to be affected.

When: Thursday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ajax WSP, 75 Lake Driveway, Town of Ajax.

Why: Scheduled maintenance.

Note: Water service in Ajax and Pickering will not be affected.

For more information on the Region’s water supply plants...

Regions studying capacity increase at Durham York Energy Centre

Durham Region is committed to managing our waste responsibly as we continue to grow faster than just about any place in Ontario. The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have begun an Environmental Screening Process to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

The DYEC, located in Courtice, is Durham Region’s primary long-term disposal option for waste and only processes the household waste remaining after Durham and York...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in downtown Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – There will be northbound lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North, between Bond Street (Regional Highway 2) and Richmond Street in Oshawa, as crews install water services in support of new development.

When: November 25 to 29 and December 10 to 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North, between Bond Street and Richmond Street, in downtown Oshawa.

Why: To install water services in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes...

Durham Region celebrates launch of active school travel program

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department celebrated the official launch of Ontario Active School Travel in Durham Region—a provincial program that brings together school and community stakeholders to address transportation problems and increase active modes of school travel.

“We want to ensure that our youngest residents understand the benefits of active and sustainable school travel,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive...