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Recycle your batteries during the week of October 7 on top of your Green Bin

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their Green Bin collection days, during the week of October 7.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 7 to 11 on Green Bin collection days.

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

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in...

Area wide speed limit reduction in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Cannington.

Where: Cameron Street (Regional Road 12) from 260 metres west of Albert Street to 300 metres east of McRae Street in Cannington. The Township of Brock's local roads within the community will also be changed to 40 km/h.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed on...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: September 11 to 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8, between Owen Road and Concession 6, in Uxbridge.

Why: To safely complete emergency bank stabilization.

Note: During the day, Regional Road 8 will be reduced to one lane with traffic control on-site. During the night the roadway will be opened to two...

Join the Region of Durham’s Truth and Reconciliation Awareness Walk

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with the City of Pickering and Town of Whitby, is hosting a walk in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 20 at 9:30 a.m.

The walk will begin at the Pathway to Reconciliation Crosswalk, located near the south entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby (near Garden Street), and continue along Rossland Road to Fallingbrook Park, at the intersection of Rossland Road and Anderson Street. 

We will stop at the...

Durham Region officially launches funds to grow para sport and recreation opportunities

Whitby, Ontario – Efforts to grow para sport opportunities and participation in Durham Region can now receive funding as a legacy of the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games.

The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with Durham Community Foundation (DCF) to launch two funds to support the growth of diverse para sport and recreation opportunities in our local communities.

The Durham Region Para Sport & Recreation Opportunities Fund will have an immediate impact. $25,000 will be...