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Public Information Centre on the Port Perry Water Supply Class EA Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the Port Perry Water Supply Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study in the Township of Scugog.

When: Wednesday, June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry

Why: The Region of Durham is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to plan for additional water supply and storage...

Flooding closes Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of localized flooding conditions on some Regional roads due to recent heavy rains. As a precautionary measure, Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby has been closed.

When: Brock Street South/Water Street will remain closed until further notice.

Where: Brock Street South/Water Street (Regional Road 46), from Front Street to 350 metres south of the Brock Street bridge, in the Town of Whitby....

Free compost in Uxbridge on May 27

Whitby, Ontario – In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are invited to pick up compost, free of charge, at an upcoming giveaway event in Uxbridge.

When: Saturday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre, 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge

Why: To provide residents with free compost made using organics collected through the Region’s curbside Green Bin and Leaf...

Celebrate Local Food Week in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be participating alongside Ontario’s farm and food communities for the province’s fourth annual Local Food Week, taking place June 4 to 10. In celebration of Local Food Week, a Regional Farmers’ Market will be held on June 7 at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters. The market will feature a variety of fresh produce, savoury snacks and value-added agricultural products. 

When: Local Food Week runs from June 4 to 10,...

Reuse Days earns Environmental Achievement Award

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is pleased to congratulate its partner Habitat for Humanity Durham for receiving the Jessica Markland Partnership Award at this year’s Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC)’s prestigious Environmental Achievement Awards.

Habitat for Humanity Durham earned the award for being the lead agency, partnering with local charities and the Region of Durham Waste Management Branch, on the “Reuse Days – Pass it On” initiative.

“We’d...