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#GatherAtTheFarm in Durham Region this season
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2023 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Durham Tourism) has launched a new campaign in celebration of Durham Farm Fresh (DFF)'s 30th anniversary this October, encouraging residents and visitors to Gather at the Farm in Durham Region this season.
With the official start of fall last week, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, there are more reasons than ever to gather at the farm. From pumpkin patches and wagon rides to gathering farm-fresh ingredients...
Changes to blue box collection in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 10:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled blue box collection due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 9.
When: Monday, October 9 to Saturday, October 14.
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, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) will be moved to Tuesday,...
Health Department launches campaign to raise awareness about safer cannabis consumption
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 09:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has launched a new campaign entitled, "Mindful Consumption", with the goal of encouraging responsible and safer cannabis use among adults 19 and older. The campaign focuses on cannabis edibles, which can affect individuals differently than other types of cannabis use.
As of January 2020, the legal sale of cannabis edible products, including gummies, chocolates, baked goods, and drinks, was introduced in Ontario. Since then, Ontario has seen an...
Closure at Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 in Clarington
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 01:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming full closure of the intersection at Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: October 10 to 24. Unfavorable weather conditions and work progress may influence the work schedule.
Where: The intersection of Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 in Clarington.
Why: This work is part of the Bowmanville Avenue Roundabout project. To learn...
Durham Region Celebrates Circular Economy Month and Waste Reduction Week this October
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 09:18 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating Circular Economy Month. The Circular Innovation Council has extended Waste Reduction Week in Canada beyond the third week of October into Circular Economy Month to educate and excite Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of the circular economy.
The third week of October will continue as Waste Reduction Week, with daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy.
Daily Themes:
Monday,...
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