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Region of Durham celebrates Emancipation Day
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On August 1, Durham Region will recognize Emancipation Day with an exciting community celebration at Esplanade Park in Pickering. This event is an opportunity to celebrate our region’s rich diversity, learn more about emancipation and recognize its legacy.
August 1 holds significance as the day slavery was abolished in Canada in...
Upcoming lane restrictions and closures on Columbus Road East in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 03:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and closures on Columbus Road East (Regional Road 3) in the City of Oshawa.
When: August 6, 2024 through September 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.
Where: Columbus Road East, from 150 metres west of Grandview Street to 75 metres east of Townline Road; and on Grandview Street, from 1100 metres south of Columbus Road to...
Share your thoughts on the Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station plan for the Beaverton Employment Area
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:30 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) until September 23 to provide an update about the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area in the Township of Brock.
The PIC will include:
- A project overview of the Beaverton Employment Area Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS) Municipal Class EA.
- An evaluation of alternative solutions and information on the...
Ongoing lane restrictions on Harmony Road North
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 01:30 AM
Residents and businesses are reminded of ongoing lane restrictions on Harmony Road North, from 1 kilometre to 1.5 kilometres north of Conlin Road East in the City of Oshawa. The lane restrictions will be in place until September 20, though unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
The work is to safely construct new turning lanes and concrete medians to support new development. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of work crews and road users.
Learn more: bit...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 22 indicate that two public beaches are 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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