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Find unique gifts at our long-term care homes’ holiday sales

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the public are invited to attend holiday sales at three of the Region’s long-term care homes—Hillsdale Estates, Hillsdale Terraces and Lakeview Manor. Proceeds from these events will benefit resident programs.

When and Where:

Hillsdale Estates

Friday, November 23

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

590 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa

Hillsdale Terraces

Saturday, December 1

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

600 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa

Lakeview Manor

Thursday, November 20

1 to 3 p.m.

133 Main St., Beaverton

Why: All three homes...

Expressions of interest now being accepted for membership on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee

Expressions of interest are now being accepted from individuals who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC).

DEAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to The Regional Municipality of Durham on environmental planning matters and is involved in environmental awareness and outreach activities. DEAC is composed of 17 members, including: 13 citizen members; one post-secondary student member; two youth members; and a representative...

Expressions of interest now being accepted for membership on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee

Expressions of interest are now being accepted from individuals who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). The Region’s aim is to have a diverse membership engaged in varied disciplines of the agricultural industry, and community representation with knowledge of agricultural and related rural issues.

DAAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to The Regional Municipality of Durham on agricultural and rural related matters,...

Region of Durham reminds everyone to be safe on the road as daylight saving time ends

Whitby, Ontario – When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 4, darker commuting hours will affect visibility on roadways. That’s why The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department – Traffic Operations Division is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

“At this time of year, the hours in which many of us are getting to and from school and work are getting darker,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for the Region...

Curbside battery collection is November 5 through 9

Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, the Region of Durham is reminding residents to save their used or unwanted batteries for recycling during the next curbside battery collection.

When: Battery collection occurs the week of November 5 on Blue Box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage. Up to 92 per cent of battery...