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Spring cleaning? Donate household items at Reuse Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.

Why: Reuse Days is a program to help divert quality, reusable...

Tourism businesses motivated to reach new heights at the Central Counties and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium

Whitby, Ontario –The promising future of Durham Region’s tourism industry was showcased among local tourism stakeholders today at the annual Central Counties and Durham Tourism Partnership Symposium, held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington.

In order to facilitate the growth and development of Durham Region’s economy, the 2017 Symposium hosted an engaging industry speaker series and a networking session for local tourism businesses—presented by Durham Tourism and Central Counties Tourism....

Celebrate local agriculture at the Durham Farm Connections Open House

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to attend the Durham Farm Connections Open House, an interactive way to learn about agriculture in Durham Region.

When: Wednesday, April 5 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, 67 Winchester Rd., Brooklin

Why: The Durham Farm Connections Open House provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, including meeting with local farmers and their livestock; as well as...

Durham Region to participate in Earth Hour March 25

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will participate in Earth Hour, on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., by reducing lighting at several of its facilities. Local businesses and residents are encouraged to join the Region in promoting energy efficiency during this time and throughout the year.

“Let’s go dark for the good of the environment! In celebration of Earth Hour, I encourage Durham residents and businesses to join us in reducing lighting. All non-essential lighting...

Region of Durham reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies this spring

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) reminds residents to be prepared for emergency situations this spring, such as the potential for flooding caused by melting snow or heavy rains—which can result in hazardous driving conditions, issues in and around your home, and increased water levels in local bodies of water. Please contact your local conservation authority for information on flood forecasting and warnings.

When: Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s...