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Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week Jan. 19 to 25
Posted on Friday, January 10, 2020 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will celebrate National Non-Smoking Week, Jan. 19 to 25, by reminding residents that it’s never too late to quit smoking. National Non-Smoking Week has been celebrated across Canada for more than 30 years and is held annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use.
“The new year is often a time when people focus on their health and National Non-Smoking Week is a perfect time for residents to consider improving their health...
Portion of Lakeview Road in Newcastle to be closed for construction
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2020 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising Newcastle residents that the west intersection of Lakeview Road and Sunset Boulevard will be closed beginning next week.
When: The road will close January 13. Work is expected to be complete the week of April 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The west intersection of Lakeview Road and Sunset Boulevard in Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington). Access along Sunset Boulevard will...
Have your say on the future of broadband access in Durham
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2020 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham recognizes the importance of broadband access as a necessity for every household and business. That’s why we have launched separate broadband surveys—targeted to Durham residents (with additional questions for farms) and businesses—to gather feedback and improve broadband access across the region.
Why: The Region of Durham launched a Broadband Strategy, Durham Region Strategy – Connecting our Communities, to bring the region up to speed with some of the best-connected...
Watermain break causes restricted road access in Ajax
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2020 12:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of restricted road access to Old Kingston Road at the intersection of Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2), in the Town of Ajax due to a watermain break.
When: Road access is closed until repairs are complete.
Where: Access to Old Kingston Road is closed at the intersection of Kingston Road in Ajax.
Why: To repair a broken watermain.
Note: Residents and businesses in the immediate area may experience a water service...
Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge to be closed for two weeks
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2020 10:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that Concession Road 7 (Regional Road 1) in Uxbridge will be closed north of Sandford Road January 8 to 22.
When: January 8 to 22. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Concession Road 7, from Sandford Road to 400 metres north of Sandford Road, in the Township of Uxbridge
Why: To safely and efficiently replace a culvert.
Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive...
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