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Drop off unwanted items during Environment Days
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:43 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
When and where:
- Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
- Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington
- Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine),
Street Outreach Program connects unsheltered residents with critical supports
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, including within Durham Region, the Region of Durham’s Street Outreach Program is supporting unsheltered residents on their path to securing permanent housing.
According to data from the Region’s By-Name List, 604 individuals are experiencing homelessness as of April 2024. To help reduce this number, the Region of Durham’s Street Outreach Program is meeting directly with unsheltered residents to connect them with supports and...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in Scugog
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:09 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog.
When: May 21 to August 16. Daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Simcoe Street, from 600 metres south of River Street to Saintfield Road (Regional Road 6), in the Township of Scugog.
Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation work.
Note: The...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Centre Street North in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2024 12:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of multiple lane restrictions on Centre Street North (Regional Road 2A) in the City of Oshawa.
When: May 21 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Centre Street North, between William Street West and Richmond Street West, in the City of Oshawa. One lane will be maintained during this closure.
Why: To allow for the construction of new utility infrastructure.
Note: The Region realizes that...
Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week May 19 to 25
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:43 AM
Durham Region will celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW) May 19 to 25 to recognize the vital services our public works employees provide each and every day. From providing clean drinking water, to collecting waste at the curbside, to maintaining our Regional Roads, and keeping Regional facilities safe and operational, public works is there for you.
We encourage everyone to celebrate the Works Department and all their contributions in person with us on June 15 as part of the Region’s 50th...
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