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Notice of the Passing of Development Charges By-Law 42-2023

Durham Region Council passed Development Charges By-law No. 2024-037, a by-law to amend the Regional Residential and Non-Residential Development Charge By-law No. 42-2023 on June 26, 2024, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) introduced the mandatory phase-in of development charge rates over five years for development charge by-laws passed on or after January 1, 2022.  The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024...

Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 2 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.

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Upcoming lane restrictions on Osborne Street in Beaverton

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Osborne Street in the community of Beaverton in the Township of Brock.

Where: Osborne Street at the intersection of Bay Street, in Beaverton.

When: July 8 to July 12. Unfavorable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To safely install watermain infrastructure as part of the Beaverton Watermain Replacement project. To learn more about the project, visit durham...

Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Ajax.

When: July 8 through August. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Bayly Street, from Church Street South to 500 metres east of the intersection of Bayly Street and Church Street South, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To safely install a new centre median island on Bayly Street, regrade...

Ritson School Project continues to make progress

Whitby, Ontario – An update on the Ritson School Project was presented to Regional Council on June 26.

The update included a Community Needs Assessment, which was prepared by Smart Density and LURA Consulting. The assessment highlighted the following key considerations:

• New affordable and market housing, including one and two-bedroom units, as well as support programs.
• Child care, educational, training or recreational programs, as well as services for youth and sole-caregiver families.
• Opportunities...