News

Durham Region announces the winners of the Waste App Contest

Whitby, Ontario – From May 1 to 31, more than 9,500 residents entered the Durham Region Waste App Contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of their choosing. The contest encouraged residents to enter by downloading either the Durham Region Waste app or the Whitby Waste Buddy app, which resulted in more than 3,000 new app downloads.

Thank you to all Durham residents who participated in the contest. A special congratulations to the winners who were randomly selected from each area...

Upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: June 13 to September 30. Unfavourable weather may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice.

Why: To safely install a new watermain and sanitary sewer and to complete road reconstruction.

Note: Baseline Road remains closed between Cigas Road...

Protect waste collection workers from broken glass, syringes and sharp objects

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection.

By following a few simple steps, residents can help prevent injury for waste collection workers when collecting medical sharps, broken glass or broken porcelain.

To dispose of broken glass or porcelain:

• Separate broken glass from other waste.
• Seal broken glass inside a securely taped...

Durham Region Health Department begins weekly beach monitoring for 2023

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout Durham as part of the annual Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 5 indicate that all public beaches are safe 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.

Test results for the week of June 5, 2023 MunicipalityBeachStatus Ajax Paradise Beach (Lakeview...

Durham Region celebrates National Public Service Week

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“In Durham Region, we strive to deliver strong, responsive and sustainable services that help to shape this region’s great quality of life.

We are proud to recognize National Public Service Week (June 11 to 17); to collectively acknowledge staff across all Regional sites for...