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Residents reminded to cast a vote for Regional Chair position

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind eligible voters that the Office of Regional Chair will be a position on the ballots during the 2018 municipal elections.

When: The 2018 municipal elections will take place on October 22, 2018. Please contact your local municipality directly (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby) to learn more about voting methods, dates and locations.

Where: Depending on the municipality, votes may...

Blue box recycling collection schedule changes due to Thanksgiving

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

When: October 8 to 13.

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only, will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. Garbage and green bin collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of the individual municipalities, not the Region of Durham. These...

Gamebridge Bridge in Brock/Ramara to be closed until next summer

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, will be replacing the Gamebridge Bridge over the Talbot River.

When: The bridge will be closed on Tuesday, October 9 until the end of summer 2019. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The Gamebridge Bridge over the Talbot River on Regional Road 51/Ramara Road 51 in Brock Township and Ramara.

Why: To replace the Gamebridge Bridge and related road construction.

Note:...

Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is recognizing Waste Reduction Week from October 15 to 21, with an official proclamation on behalf of Regional Council.

“While Durham Region residents are already practicing waste reduction through curbside waste collection, the best way to reduce waste is for residents to limit the amount they generate to begin with” said Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for The Regional Municipality of Durham. “That’s why we’re joining municipalities across...

Applications being accepted for a community member appointment to the Durham Regional Police Services Board

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting applications from residents who would like to serve as a community member on the Durham Regional Police Services Board (DRPSB). The term of this appointment is four years and coincides with the term of Regional Council.

When: Interested residents are requested to submit a completed application form to the Regional Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on November 15, 2018.

How: Application forms are available on durham.ca, or by contacting the Legislative...