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More bus-only and bicycle lanes along Durham Highway 2 in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 08:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Three more segments of dedicated bus-only and bicycle lanes are now complete along Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) through Ajax and Pickering.
The three new Kingston Road segments (Whites Road, Brock Road and Westney Road) add dedicated bus-only and on-road buffered bicycle lanes, along with the existing two lanes in each direction. Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes are provided at the major intersections.
“Reserved lanes improve safety for drivers, transit passengers and cyclists,...
Durham Regional Council holds first meeting for the 2018 to 2022 term
Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2018 02:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham held its first council meeting, where all 29 elected representatives were officially sworn in for the 2018 to 2022 term of Regional Council.
Regional Chair
John Henry was sworn in as Regional Chair, an individual who represents approximately 685,500 residents who live in Durham Region. Henry is the head of Durham Regional Council and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation; presides over all meetings of Regional Council; is a member...
Durham Region statement on General Motors announcement
Posted on Monday, November 26, 2018 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today’s announcement by General Motors is deeply disappointing. We recognize that this is an especially difficult time for all employees and families who are directly and indirectly impacted by this news. Durham Region will focus on how to best support those who have been impacted.
The Region expects General Motors to do what is right for their employees and the City of Oshawa. This will have impacts for the Canadian economy as a whole. We will work together with the Federal and...
Region of Durham celebrates National Housing Day
Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2018 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is essential for healthy communities, and strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. In honour of National Housing Day, The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes leaders in the housing industry—those whose contributions support access to affordable housing.
Dr. Hugh Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services presented the 2018 Award of Recognition for Affordable Housing to Tim Neeb, President of Mahogany Management, which developed Ritson Residence,...
Seasonal leaf and yard waste collections ending
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2018 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is ending and will resume in the spring of 2019.
The last curbside collections for leaf and yard waste in the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge will take place the week of December 3.
Leaf and yard waste collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of those individual...
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