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Notice to property owners: Destroy any noxious weeds

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham are destroyed throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging costs against the landowner, as set out in the Weed Control Act.

The main purpose of the Weed Control ActR.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact...

Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit construction from Rotherglen Road to west of Harwood Avenue in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming construction for the second segment of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Rotherglen Road to approximately 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax.

When: April 20, 2026 to July 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane shifts and lane restrictions will be in place during off-peak times on Kingston Road from Rotherglen Road to...

Water distribution system cleaning in Newcastle

The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in Newcastle as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.

The cleaning program will be performed between May 4 and 29, 2026.

Residents will receive a hand-delivered notice 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. You are advised to keep a supply of water on hand...

Water distribution system cleaning in Greenbank

The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in Greenbank as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.

The cleaning program will be performed between April 27 and 29, 2026.

Residents will receive a hand-delivered notice 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. You are advised to keep a supply of water on hand...

Notice of Ajax Water Supply Plant Expansion Project Public Information Centre

The Region of Durham is holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) as part of a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Addendum for the expansion of the Ajax Water Supply Plant (WSP) in the Town of Ajax.

The Region of Durham’s Official Plan projects significant population growth into 2051. As a result, the Ajax WSP must expand to accommodate an increase in water demand. Through a Class EA Addendum process, the Region will be considering and evaluating suitable alternatives for expanding the...