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Residents asked not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight during strong winds

Whitby, Ontario – Due to potential strong winds in the weather forecast, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is asking residents not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight in order to reduce wind-blown litter in our communities.

When: October 31 and November 1, and all year round when windy weather is expected.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Garbage, leaf and yard waste, and green bin collection for Oshawa and Whitby...

Health Department reminds area residents to get their annual flu shot

Whitby, Ontario - Influenza season has arrived, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza vaccine, also known as the flu shot.

"The best way you can stop influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine every year," said Brandi Pigou, a public health nurse with the Health Department. "The influenza vaccine is safe and protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory illness. The vaccine...

Province releases decision on Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has released its decision on the Regional Government Review. The following statement is issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“In Durham Region, we are fortunate to have clearly defined upper- and local-tier roles and responsibilities. This ensures that services are planned, funded and delivered on a broad geographical scale. We work together, in collaboration with the eight local area municipalities, to address common...

Lane restrictions on Wilson Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Wilson Road (Regional Road 35), in the City of Oshawa.

When: Beginning the week of October 28, for eight weeks. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. 

Where: Wilson Road, from Attersley Drive to Beatrice Street, in Oshawa.

Why: Construction of a multi-use path and minor bridge rehabilitation.

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

Blue-green algae bloom confirmed in Wagner Lake - Tributaries north of Wagner Lake in Uxbridge and Brock townships also affected

Whitby, Ontario– Durham Region Health Department was notified by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of the visual presence of a blue-green algae bloom in Wagner Lake, Uxbridge. As of Oct. 22, the blue-green algal bloom in Wagner Lake had dissipated. However, water samples collected by the MECP from an isolated pocket of algae in the north end of the lake was confirmed to be a blue-green algae bloom.

Additional reports of a confirmed blue-green algal bloom in tributary...