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Region of Durham puts emergency plans to the test

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham tested its ability to respond to a large-scale disaster during an emergency exercise held May 22.

More than 100 people took part in the exercise, which simulated serious health, safety and infrastructure impacts caused by a plane crash close to a local water plant.

“Exercises are a regular part of our emergency management program because they let us practise and test our response plans,” said Warren Leonard, Director of Emergency Management. “During this exercise,...

Lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Road (Regional Road 1), from Concession 3/Rossland Road West to Dersan Street, in the City of Pickering.

When: May 27 to June 1. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Brock Road, from Concession 3/Rossland Road West to Dersan Street, in the City of Pickering.

Why: Storm sewer installation.

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

Summer hours for Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s waste management facilities in Oshawa and Scugog have extensionended their hours of operations on Thursdays during the summer season.

When: The Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays only, from the first Thursday in May until the first Thursday in October.

Regular operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North
• Scugog Waste Management Facility,...

Durham briefed on four options for GO Lakeshore East Extension

Whitby, Ont. – On Friday, May 17, Metrolinx hosted a briefing with municipal representatives—from Durham Region, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby—to discuss four options now being proposed by Metrolinx for the GO Lakeshore East Extension (GO train service, from Oshawa into Bowmanville).

During this meeting, all four municipalities confirmed their preference for Option 1, which extends GO train service to north of Highway 401 in Oshawa and Clarington.

“We appreciate Metrolinx staff taking the time to discuss...

Road closure and lane restrictions on Rossland Road West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure and lane restrictions on Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28) from Thornton Road North (Regional Road 52) to William Davidson Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When:

• Road closure: June 8 and 9.
• Lane restrictions: June 5 to 12.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Rossland Road West, from Thornton Road North to William...