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Watermain break causes lane restrictions near Dundas Street and Jeffery Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions near the intersection of Dundas Street (Regional Highway 2) and Jeffery Street, in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until further notice. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Dundas Street and Jeffery Street, in Whitby.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: Residents and businesses in the immediate area may experience a water service...

Region of Durham to host film industry career fairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will be hosting three film industry career fairs; offering participants a chance meet industry professionals, visit interactive displays and learn about the many well-paying, high-quality job opportunities in the film and television industry.

Where: The film industry career fairs will be held on the following dates:

For post-secondary students:

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Durham College/Ontario Tech University, Campus Recreation...

Region of Durham recognizes Adult Day Program Awareness Week

Whitby, Ontario – The Region is celebrating Adult Day Program (ADP) Awareness Week from October 21 to 25. If you are a caregiver of an adult living with a cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions, the Region of Durham offers three ADPs through Hillsdale Estates and Lakeview Manor (Beaverton and Port Perry sites). These programs provide supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming in a safe setting.

When: The Hillsdale Estates ADP operates Monday to...

Durham Region’s successful two-stream recycling system: selling to sustainable North American markets

Whitby, Ontario – In today’s increasingly challenging recycling markets, it is more important than ever to keep recyclables as clean as possible to make them a more attractive commodity. Of all the recyclable materials processed by the Region, 95 per cent are sold to sustainable markets within North America, including Canada and the United States. The remaining five per cent are non-recyclable materials that residents put in their blue boxes that are sent for proper disposal.

“What makes Durham...

Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue at Hartwell Avenue

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on a portion of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington.

When: October 15 to November 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bowmanville Avenue, at the intersection of Hartwell Avenue, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: To install sanitary sewer services, water services, a turning lane and an entrance to support new development.

Note: The...