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Region of Durham celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 08:09 AM
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 (June 21) is National Indigenous Peoples Day—an opportunity for Canadians to recognize the fundamental contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, which have profoundly shaped our past, and continue to shape our present and future.
On this day, we join Indigenous Peoples in celebrating their traditions and...
Are you a considerate driver?
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 01:58 PM
Aggressive driving actions include speeding, driving too fast for conditions, following too close, disobeying traffic control, and failing to yield the right-of-way.
Speeding is one of the most common aggressive driving actions. Durham Vision Zero is a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Region of Durham has a radar speed sign program on Regional roads to improve driver awareness of speed limits and...
Amendment to Regional Residential and Non-residential Development Charge By-Law #42-2023
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 01:52 PM
Durham Regional Council intends to consider a by-law to amend Regional Residential and Non-residential Development Charges By-law #42-2023 at the upcoming Regional Council meeting:
Regional Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 26 at 9:30 a.m.
The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters
Council Chambers
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario
The More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) introduced the mandatory phase-in of development charge rates over five years for development charge by-laws...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Church Street South in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Church Street South (Regional Road 24), in Ajax and Pickering.
When: June 24 through August 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Church Street South from Bayly Street to north of Durham Live Avenue. Lane restrictions will occur at all four quadrants of the Church Street South and Durham Live Avenue intersection in Ajax and Pickering.
Why: To facilitate...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:08 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 17 indicate that three public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to...
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