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Potential Canada Post labour disruption to impact services

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to notify residents that all incoming and outgoing mail will be affected, in the event of a labour disruption involving Canada Post.

When: According to Canada Post, a potential service disruption could occur as early as Wednesday, September 26.

Where: A service disruption would affect all incoming and outgoing mail.

Why: In the event of a Canada Post labour disruption, the Region would not distribute large mailings, such as water and sanitary...

Durham Region hosts annual farm tour to showcase local agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 16th annual farm tour at Reesor Elevators in Port Perry. The theme was “Harvesting the sun in Durham Region,” and covered a variety of topics including: crop production; different types of crops produced locally; farm equipment; handling, storage and processing; marketing; and end use consumer products.

“Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Durham Region,” said Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner...

Drop off electronic waste, hazardous waste and reusable items in Clarington September 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, September 22, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Clarington Operations Depot, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a...

Reminder: Learn, experience and contribute at the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum

Whitby, Ontario – Residents, community partners, businesses, academics, students, government officials and tech industry leaders in Durham Region and beyond are invited to the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum for a day of discovery on smart cities approaches and technologies.

When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (post-event reception to follow at the Durham College AI Hub).

Where: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa,...

Long-Term Care and Services for Seniors Division receives accreditation award

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, Social Services Department, Long-Term Care and Services for Seniors Division was honoured at Durham Regional Council today for earning an Accreditation Canada award with Exemplary Standing. To obtain this award, the Region’s four long-term care homes—Fairview Lodge, Hillsdale Estates, Hillsdale Terraces and Lakeview Manor—and three Adult Day programs met more than 96 per cent of national quality and safety standards.

“On behalf of Regional Council, congratulations...