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Mandatory water restrictions for north Durham residents and businesses have been lifted
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 03:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has lifted the mandatory water restrictions that were in place for residents and businesses in Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Orono, Blackstock and Greenbank.
When: Effective immediately.
Where: Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Orono, Blackstock and Greenbank.
Why: Now that the period of extreme heat and lack of rain has subsided, the water restrictions that were in place have been lifted.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Whitby
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 12:28 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 19 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including four in Clarington, seven in Oshawa, three in Ajax, four in Pickering and one in Whitby.
The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in Whitby. The...
Shape the future of Ritson’s public spaces – take the survey!
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Share what you value, prefer and envision for the public open spaces at the former Ritson School by taking an online survey.
What: The Ritson Project public outdoor space survey. Survey feedback will guide the design of inclusive, connected, welcoming and sustainable public spaces next to the historic former school building.
When: The survey is open from August 13 to 29.
Where: Complete the short survey online and visit durham.ca/RitsonSchool for more information on the Ritson Project.
Reminder: Join us at upcoming Environment Days events
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2025 10:30 AM
Residents are invited to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:
- Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Hwy 2)
- Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (rear parking lot), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
- Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Uxbridge...
Lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice
Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2025 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.
When: August 18 to December 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: East and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Durham Regional Highway 2 from 100 metres west of Prestonvale Road to 100 metres west of Trulls Road in Courtice.
Why: To safely install a sanitary sewer and services in...
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