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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:

Extended heat warning terminated

Whitby, Ontario - The Health Department is advising Durham Region residents that the extended heat warning issued July 29 is now terminated. The Health Department will continue to monitor information received from Environment and Climate Change Canada and will provide updates, as necessary, to area residents.

During the extended heat warning, the Health Department advised area residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat...

Lane restrictions on Wilson Road South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Wilson Road South (Regional Road 35), in the City of Oshawa.

When: August 12 to October 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Northbound and southbound on Wilson Road South, from King Street East to Athol Street East, in Oshawa.

Why: Construction of new curb and sidewalk.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive and will make every effort...

Heat warning upgraded to an extended heat warning

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is declaring an extended heat warning for the Durham Region area, as Environment and Climate Change Canada is expecting the current hot weather conditions to last a total of three or more days. The Health Department issues an extended heat warning when forecasted conditions include a daytime high of at least 31°C and overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater, or with Humidex values of at least 40 for three or more days.

The Health Department is...

Regions studying capacity increase at Durham York Energy Centre, open house to be held August 21

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a public information centre to engage with residents about plans to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

When: Wednesday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby – Room LL-C (located on the lower level).

Why: The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of...