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Durham Region uses hardened centre lines in pilot project to encourage road safety
Posted on Friday, September 06, 2024 09:30 AM
Earlier this year, the Region of Durham installed a hardened centre line on Old Brock Road at the intersection of Brock Road in the City of Pickering as part of a pilot project to guide northbound left-turn movements from Brock Road into the receiving lane. Hardened centre lines are a safety measure consisting of a 3-inch-high rubber speed bump placed on the centre line of a road, extending from approximately 14 metres away from the intersection.
Hardened centre lines are used to encourage...
Grade 5 Action Pass returns to Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with local municipal recreation centres and the Oshawa Mary Street YMCA, is once again offering the Grade 5 Action Pass for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Grade 5 Action Pass gives students the opportunity to enjoy free public swimming, skating and drop-in programs at participating recreation centres across Durham Region. The pass is valid from September 2024 to August 2025 and provides unlimited use for students during this period...
Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 10:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
When: Saturday, September 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: All Durham residents are encouraged to take part by placing their unwanted items—that may...
Durham Region recognized as one of Canada’s best locations to invest
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 04:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been ranked among Canada’s top 20 locations to invest in 2024 by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated publication for corporate real estate and economic development.
The ranking is based on factors like capital investment and job creation on a cumulative and per-capita basis. The recognition by Site Selection Magazine solidifies Durham’s standing as a prime investment destination and highlights the region’s reputation as...
Help kids get to school safely by slowing down in school zones
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 07:01 AM
With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.
Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians—especially distracted kids who are excited to be back at school; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to...
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