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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 21, 2021
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 01:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 21 indicate that four beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. 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 21, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatusLane restrictions on Rossland Road in Whitby
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 11:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Town of Whitby, is advising residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road in Whitby.
When: June 28 to end of September. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Rossland Road, from Cochrane Street (Regional Road 43) to 220 metres east of Brock Street North in the Town of Whitby.
Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for the installation of a multi-use pathway. This project is part of...
Health Department has received Pfizer vaccine shipment that was delayed earlier this week
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:27 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has now received the shipment of Pfizer vaccine that was delayed earlier this week. This delay, which was noted by the Health Department on June 20, affected the supply of Pfizer vaccine at Durham Region mass immunization clinics resulting in the Health Department administering Moderna vaccine at area clinics for appointments booked by individuals 18 and older.
With this shipment, the Health Department will resume providing Pfizer vaccine at...
Changes to curbside waste collection and waste management facility hours in observance of holiday
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 09:28 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of changes to scheduled curbside waste collection, as well as Regional Waste Management Facilities hours, in observance of the statutory holiday.
When: July 1 to 3.
Where: Durham Region (across all eight local area municipalities).
All residents with curbside collection scheduled for Thursday, July 1 will temporarily have their collection moved to the following day. This shift will continue throughout the week with curbside collection...
Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 03:44 PM
Misconception: The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will result in an increase in the amount of garbage processed at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC).
Fact: Waste for the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will only come from Durham Region. Durham’s garbage will be delivered to the new Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility first, so organics, non-combustibles and recyclable items can be removed from each garbage bag....
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