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Notice for amendment to By-law 39-2022

Notice of the passing of a By-law to amend By-law #39-2022, a by-law regarding development charges for transit services 

Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law No. 2025-027, being a By-law to amend By-law No. 39-2022, a by-law regarding development charges for transit services, on the 25th day of June, 2025 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997(“Act”);

And take notice that By-law No. 2025-027 amends By-law No. 39-2022 as follows:

Drivers reminded to leave one metre of space when passing or driving alongside cyclists

Whitby, Ontario – A little space makes a big difference. Durham Region reminds drivers to leave at least one metre of space between their vehicle and bicycles on the road to help improve safety for all road users. Through Durham Vision Zero, we work with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.

According to the Highway Traffic Act drivers must leave at least one metre of space when...

Blue-green algae found in water samples tested from eastern shore of Lake Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog near William’s Point Rd in Caesarea, following test results from a water sample collected on July 9 by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The water sample confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in the area.

During summer months, changing weather conditions can lead to increased occurrences of blue-green algae in Lake Scugog and other...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Week of July 28 to December. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Taunton Road, from east of Townline Road to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), in Clarington.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for road reconstruction.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...

Beware of water treatment sales tactics in the Durham and South Oshawa area

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham reminds residents that the Region does not sell or endorse water filters or water treatment equipment, after being contacted by residents inquiring about door-to-door salespersons who want to test the water or install water filtering systems. In the past, residents have also received phone calls from salespersons who want access to their home to test the water or inspect the water service.

The Region of Durham supplies safe drinking water and is currently...