Public Service Announcements

Waste Management Facilities days of operation during the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.

When:

• December 23 – Closed
• December 24 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
• December 25 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
• December 26 – Closed
• December 27 – Closed
• December 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• December 29 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• December 30 –...

Durham Region seeking input to assist in development of new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is developing a new 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan; a document that will set out strategic direction and actions for housing and homelessness for the next 10 years.

To assist in the development of this important plan, we are seeking input from community members, via an online survey. Your input is important to this process. Please take a moment to share your personal experiences and ideas. All feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration.

Blue box collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled blue box collection due to the holiday season.

When: Monday, December 25 to Saturday, December 30 and Monday, January 1 to Saturday, January 6.

Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.

This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) will...

Share your input on 2024 Durham Budget priorities

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to have their say on the Region’s Business Plans and Budget, gain an increased understanding of the Region’s programs and services and share input on key priority areas at the 2024 Budget Town Hall. Residents are encouraged to visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget to provide input and submit questions ahead of the event.

When: Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Town Hall will be livestreamed at durham.ca/Live and yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget....

Volunteers needed for the Durham Region Newcomer Advisory Table

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is seeking applications from newcomer residents for the Newcomer Advisory Table.

Members of the Newcomer Advisory Table will inform the strategic direction of the DLIP; and support the work of the DLIP and its various action groups to strengthen economic prosperity, service coordination and sense of belonging among newcomers. Members will serve a one-year term with an option to renew.

When: The deadline to apply is December 21 at...