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Durham residents encouraged to plant trees to combat climate change
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 08:35 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Property owners are invited to put down roots, thanks to a partnership between a local not-for-profit organization and participating Durham municipalities, who will provide support to restore and improve properties by planting native trees and shrubs.
Starting today, residential, multi-unit, or commercial property owners—located in the City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Town of Whitby and Township of Scugog— can apply to the subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program offered...
Donation bins at Durham’s Waste Management Facilities have now reopened
Posted on Monday, July 13, 2020 01:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that donation bins, operated and collected in partnership with Diabetes Canada and Salvation Army, have now reopened for donations at our Waste Management Facilities (WMF).
When: Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Regional WMFs in Oshawa and Port Perry. Donation bins are located after the weigh scales.
Note: Donation bins were removed at our WMFs due...
Regional Chair Henry thanks Chief Martin for his dedicated service
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 08:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today, Paul Martin, Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, announced his retirement after many years with the force.
On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I would like to thank Chief Martin for his service. I have appreciated his strong leadership and professionalism; leading a team of officers who work hard to keep our...
Be Water Smart: Conserve Durham water
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 08:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to limit all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use by practising water conservation methods during this heatwave as much as possible.
Limiting all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering. During extreme hot weather, water conservation is necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.
Residents...
Funding opportunities available for community service providers in response to COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time in Durham Region and, as a result, many residents are experiencing new and unique needs.
In response to this need, the Region of Durham has convened a Durham Region COVID-19 Funders’ Table—which includes the United Way, Durham Community Foundation, the Red Cross, local area municipalities and the Region of Durham. The table works to identify the most pressing needs in the region based on data, and to ensure that community funding...
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