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Health Department recognizes World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1 - 7

Whitby, Ontario - In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1 to 7, Durham Region Health Department is reminding soon-to-be parents or new parents about the many free breastfeeding supports and services offered throughout the Region.

Breastfeeding is widely recognized as being the natural means of providing nutrition for infants, benefitting the health of mothers, children and the community. The Public Health Agency of Canada, Dietitians of Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society and the...

Lane restrictions on Valley Farm Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Valley Farm Road in the City of Pickering.

When: Aug. 12 to Sept. 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Northbound and southbound on Valley Farm Road, from approximately 150 metres north of Bloomfield Court to Bloomfield Court, in Pickering.

Why: To inspect and clean the Valley Farm sanitary sewer siphon.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive,...

Durham Region recycling: the two-stream system

Whitby, Ontario – Have you ever wondered why you’re asked to separate paper and containers into different blue boxes when recycling? It’s because Durham Region uses a two-stream recycling system, which has several benefits, including keeping paper products clean and protecting their value.  

“Collection vehicles have two separate compartments for paper and containers,” explains Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director of Waste Management Services. “By separating recyclables at the collection point, our...

Day and night lane restrictions on Victoria Street East

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Victoria Street East (Regional Road 22), in the Town of Whitby.

When: Day and night Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound on Victoria Street East, from 130 metres west of Thickson Road South to 260 metres west of Thickson Road South, Whitby.

Why: The lane restrictions are required for the safe installation of...

Fire hazard reminder: Don’t let your waste go up in smoke!

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to be mindful of fire hazards in household waste and to keep the health and safety of collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection. Heat sources, batteries and fuel can start fires when waste is stored, collected, transported, sorted and processed.

Please be cautious when disposing of the following items:

• Ash from barbecue grills, smokers, fire pits or fireplaces: