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Lane restrictions on Highway 2 in Bowmanville

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of daily lane restrictions on Highway 2 in Bowmanville.

When: September 23 to 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Highway 2, from Maple Grove Road to 100 metres west of Maple Grove Road, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: To facilitate a culvert replacement.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly...

Durham Region’s Smoking and Vaping By-law comes into effect September 16

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that effective September 16, 2019, the Region’s new Smoking and Vaping By-law, which regulates smoking in public places and workplaces, will prohibit all smoking and vaping anywhere on Regional property, including in personal vehicles.

When: September 16, 2019.

Where: Regionally owned and leased properties. For leased properties where the Region is not the only tenant, no smoking or vaping is permitted within...

New regional Smoking and Vaping By-law now in effect

Whitby, Ontario – A new regional Smoking and Vaping By-law, regulating smoking and vaping of tobacco, vapour products and cannabis in public places and the workplace, has been approved and is now in effect. The previous Smoke-Free By-Law, which regulated smoking in public places and the workplace, has now been revoked.

The new regional Smoking and Vaping By-law addresses smoking and vaping of any substance intended to be inhaled including nicotine, cannabis and medical cannabis, as well as the smoking...

Durham Region hosts annual farm tour to showcase local agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 17th annual farm tour at Willowtree Farm in Port Perry. The theme was “Farm to table in Durham Region,” and covered a variety of topics including: livestock, crops, on-farm processing and farm-related retail. The tour started with a keynote speech from Charles Stevens, owner of Wilmot Orchards and Board Member of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.  

“Agriculture is a key economic...

Celebrate 10 years of Culture Days in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism invites residents and visitors to experience the 10th anniversary of Culture Days ̶ an interactive, free celebration of local arts and culture, taking place September 27 to 29.

This three-day national celebration invites the public to explore, participate and share in vibrant arts and culture events in hundreds of communities across the country. More than 50 free and interactive events are happening throughout Durham Region. Visit CultureDays.ca/on for a full lineup...