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Durham Region studying water supply upgrades in Newcastle, open house to be held April 9

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a public information open house to engage with residents about plans for additional water storage and a new pumping station in Newcastle.

When: Tuesday, April 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue West, Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington).

Why: The Newcastle Urban Area Additional Water Storage and New Pumping Station study is required to identify an environmentally sound and sustainable municipal water supply...

Celebrate local agriculture at the Durham Farm Connections Open House

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to attend the Durham Farm Connections Open House, an interactive way to learn about agriculture in Durham Region.

When: Wednesday, April 3 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, 67 Winchester Road, Brooklin, ON

Why: The Durham Farm Connections Open House provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, meeting with local farmers and their livestock; as well as learning about dairy,...

Durham Region Film Office hosts locations seminar for local property owners

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Office recently hosted the Film Durham: Locations Seminar to educate local home owners and business operators about listing and marketing their properties as potential filming locations. Topics covered included marketing locations, scouting and site visits, preparing for the production community and much more.

“Durham has a unique mix of landscapes and sites that attract producers. As a result, we’ve seen a growing demand for more filming in the region,” says...

Portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa to be closed for two weeks

Whitby, Ontario – As part of ongoing construction work, a portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa will be closed for two weeks.

When and where: Lakeview Park Avenue, from Birchcliffe Avenue to Kluane Avenue in the City of Oshawa, will be closed from March 25 to April 5. Construction and related lane restrictions will be ongoing until May.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To safely install a new watermain and water services.

Note: The Region realizes...

Durham Region celebrates Canada Water Week

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is lighting our Regional Headquarters in blue all week to celebrate Canada Water Week (March 17 to 23) and World Water Day (March 22).

“Canada Water Week and World Water Day provide an important reminder on how fortunate we are to have a clean, secure and convenient supply of drinking water,” says John Presta, Director of Environmental Services. “Residents can help protect this valuable environmental resource for the coming generations...