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Social Services Department to receive Excellence Canada award at Regional Council
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2018 01:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Members of the media are advised that Allan Ebedes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excellence Canada, will be presenting the Region’s Social Services Department with the Gold certification in the Excellence, Innovation and Wellness Standard during the next Durham Regional Council meeting.
When: Regional Council meeting, Wednesday, December 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Photo opportunities will take place during the Presentations portion of the agenda.
Where: The Regional Municipality...
Durham Region seeks members for the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee
Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking individuals to serve as members of the Energy-From-Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This is a volunteer position that provides advice to the Works Committee on issues such as waste diversion, waste management, environmental performance and monitoring of the Durham York Energy Centre (energy-from-waste facility).
When: Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Where: Please send resume and...
More bus-only and bicycle lanes along Durham Highway 2 in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 08:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Three more segments of dedicated bus-only and bicycle lanes are now complete along Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) through Ajax and Pickering.
The three new Kingston Road segments (Whites Road, Brock Road and Westney Road) add dedicated bus-only and on-road buffered bicycle lanes, along with the existing two lanes in each direction. Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes are provided at the major intersections.
“Reserved lanes improve safety for drivers, transit passengers and cyclists,...
Lane restrictions on Rossland Road West at Riverside Drive in Ajax due to a watermain break
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 01:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in Ajax, due to a watermain break.
When: Repair work is ongoing.
Where: Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in the Town of Ajax.
Why: To allow equipment access to repair a broken watermain.
Note: Residents and businesses in the area may...
Region looks at long-term organics management plan
Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2018 10:30 AM
While most households in Ontario have access to recycling programs, not all municipalities have organic waste programs. Most of the larger municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area have curbside green bin programs, but not everyone is using them. In Durham Region, waste audits show that one third of organic waste is still ending up in the garbage bag.
The Region is actively exploring options for a long-term organics management plan which will include the presorting of organics and recyclables from...
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