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Be Water Smart: Conserve Durham water
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 08:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to limit all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use by practising water conservation methods during this heatwave as much as possible.
Limiting all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering. During extreme hot weather, water conservation is necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.
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Mandatory water restrictions for Greenbank residents and businesses are now in effect
Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Greenbank of mandatory water restrictions during the extreme hot weather. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.
When: Effective immediately.
Where: Greenbank in the Township of Scugog.
Why: Water use restrictions are necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.
Note: Examples...
Funding opportunities available for community service providers in response to COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time in Durham Region and, as a result, many residents are experiencing new and unique needs.
In response to this need, the Region of Durham has convened a Durham Region COVID-19 Funders’ Table—which includes the United Way, Durham Community Foundation, the Red Cross, local area municipalities and the Region of Durham. The table works to identify the most pressing needs in the region based on data, and to ensure that community funding...
Watermain break causes lane restrictions on Bayly Street West in Ajax
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street West (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Ajax due to a watermain break. One commercial property is affected.
When: Lane restrictions are expected to be in place until the repairs are complete. Please note that unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The eastbound curb lane of Bayly Street West, approximately 50 metres west of Kitney Drive, in the Town of Ajax.
Why:...
Non-medical masks and face coverings mandatory while in indoor places accessible to the public
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2020 08:30 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, Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, issued instructions to ensure the mandatory use of non-medical masks or face coverings within most public and enclosed indoor spaces, effective July 10.
This means that non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory for all community members, with the exception of those...
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