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Road closure on Paxton Street in Port Perry
Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2018 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ont. – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of a road closure on Paxton Street, at Old Simcoe Road in Port Perry.
When: December 4 and 5 during the day.
Where: Paxton Street, from Old Simcoe Road to 60 metres east Old Simcoe Road in the Township of Scugog.
Why: To install a new sewer service in support of new development.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and construction workers. Plan your route...
Region of Durham celebrates National Housing Day
Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2018 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is essential for healthy communities, and strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. In honour of National Housing Day, The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes leaders in the housing industry—those whose contributions support access to affordable housing.
Dr. Hugh Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services presented the 2018 Award of Recognition for Affordable Housing to Tim Neeb, President of Mahogany Management, which developed Ritson Residence,...
Seasonal leaf and yard waste collections ending
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2018 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is ending and will resume in the spring of 2019.
The last curbside collections for leaf and yard waste in the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge will take place the week of December 3.
Leaf and yard waste collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of those individual...
Repairing a drought-ravaged lawn
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2018 06:30 AM
This past summer was very hot and humid, but thanks to you, watering restrictions were not necessecary. Durham residents did their part by following the odd/even day lawn watering guidelines. And when you did water, you limited it to one inch per week.
Hot summers, like the one we just had, can be a challenge to the water distribution system, as water use can increase by as much as 50 per cent due to lawn watering and other outdoor uses. Thanks to all Durham residents who kept water efficiency top...
Be prepared for emergencies this winter
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Are you prepared for winter snow and ice storms, long periods of cold temperatures, and other possible emergencies this season?
The Region of Durham and your local area municipalities have emergency plans in place. However, your own planning is also important.
“Winter weather can be severe and unpredictable,” said Warren Leonard, Director of Emergency Management. “Now is the time to make sure you have an emergency plan and emergency kits for yourself and your family.”
The Durham Emergency...
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