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Be prepared for emergencies this summer

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Emergency Management Office wants you to be prepared for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and other potential emergencies this summer.

In 2017, there were 14 severe thunderstorm warnings in Durham. During the past 10 years tornadoes have touched down in Ashburn, Bowmanville, and twice in Orono. These types of storms can lead to power outages, flash flooding and infrastructure damage. If the effects of a storm are severe, you might have to stay home and shelter...

New member sworn in for Durham Regional Council

Whitby, Ontario – Today, City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Joe Kolodzie completed his Declaration of Office and became a member of Durham Regional Council.

Councillor Kolodzie fills the vacancy left by the resignation of City of Oshawa Regional Councillor Bob Chapman. Councillor Kolodzie was appointed to this role, by members of Oshawa City Council, during their June 28 meeting.

For a complete list of Durham Regional Council members, as well as their respective Standing Committee positions, please...

New designated smoking area at Durham Region Headquarters

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, would like to advise the public that smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) on Regional Headquarters property is now restricted to a designated smoking area.

When: Effective Tuesday, July 3.

Where: The new dedicated smoking area at the Region of Durham Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby), is located on the south side of the building, on the eastern edge of the parking lot.

Why: The Region of Durham...

Lane restrictions on Victoria Street East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of eastbound lane restrictions on Victoria Street East (Regional Road 22), west of Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26), in Whitby.

When: July 9 to 20.

Where: Victoria Street East, west of Thickson Road South, in the Town of Whitby. 

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development. 

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and workers....

Emergency exercise successfully completed

The Region of Durham has successfully completed an emergency reception centre exercise at the Durham College and UOIT campus in Oshawa.

The Region regularly co-ordinates exercises as part of its ongoing emergency management program. During this exercise, participants simulated opening and operating an emergency reception centre. A reception centre would open in the extremely unlikely event of a nuclear emergency.

“Exercises let us practise and test our emergency response plans and overall preparedness,”...