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Was your garbage or recycling not collected?

Waste collection staff do their very best to pick up your materials. Remember, they do not pick up material that has not been properly set out or sorted. 

To ensure your materials are collected, remember the following:

• Set out your items by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Collection crews start at 7 a.m. and their routes may change without notice, so you may not have the same collection time every week.
• Stay within the weight limit of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) for each blue box, green bin, garbage bag...

Election signs on Regional roads must be in compliance with the Region’s sign by-law

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind federal election candidates of Regional By-Law No. 076-2017—which regulates temporary signs and banners on Regional roads—when considering placement of all election signs.

A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 076-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw. The by-law helps ensure that intersection sightlines are safely maintained for pedestrians and motorists.

Signs in contravention of the by-law may be removed without...

Residents invited to provide input for Durham Region’s new strategic plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan and will be hosting a town hall discussion in the City of Pickering.

Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan is an important framework document that will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

When: Tuesday, September 17,...

Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey open until September 30

Whitby, Ontario – The deadline to complete the Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey has been extended to September 30. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan will guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

Where: To complete the Strategic Plan Community Survey online, please visit durham.ca/YourVoice.

Why: The Durham Region...

Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on Sept. 6. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

 “With positive test result, it’s important for area residents to take precautions...