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Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Scugog on October 19

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the Township of Scugog, is hosting a Diversion Day on October 19. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge.

When: Saturday, October 19, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Municipal boat launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry.

Notes:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle...

Health Department reports rabid bat found in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department would like to hear from anyone who may have recently had contact with a bat that has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found in a park near the intersection of McQuay Boulevard and Dundas Street West in Whitby, on Aug. 10. The positive test result on the bat was reported to the Health Department on Oct. 3. This is the third bat that has tested positive for rabies in Durham Region this year.

 On Aug. 10, a resident noticed an ill/injured...

Lane restrictions, night work and a road closure on Consumers Drive in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions and night work on Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When:

• October 7 to 28.
• Night lane restrictions: October 24, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Night road closure: October 27, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence work schedule. 

Where: Consumers Drive, from 80 metres east of Sunray Court to 150 metres west of Thickson Road (Regional Road 26).

Why: Curb and...

Durham Region to host transit bus operator career fair

Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in joining a talented, diverse and passionate workforce that delivers high-quality programs and services? Then join The Regional Municipality of Durham at our Durham Region Transit (DRT) Bus Operator Career Fair.

Where: Upper Galleria, Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby 

When: October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Why: The Region is hiring bus operators. Please visit our website for a list of qualifications.

Note: Come speak with our on-site...

Talk Early, Talk Often: new Health Department campaign encourages parents to talk to children and teens about cannabis

Whitby, Ontario, Oct. 7, 2019 – Durham Region Health Department has launched a new campaign entitled, “Talk Early, Talk Often”, with the goal of encouraging parents to talk to their children and teens about cannabis use and its related risks.

Research shows that youth are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cannabis, as their brain is still developing until the age of 25. Research also indicates that one in six teens who use cannabis often are at the greatest risk for addiction, mental health...