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Waste collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to the holiday long weekend
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 02:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste and recycling collection due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 20.
When: Monday, May 20 to Saturday, May 25.
Where: For residents in Oshawa and Whitby, there will be no curbside waste (garbage, green bin and blue box) collection on Monday, May 20. Waste collection during the week of May 20 will occur one day later than your regularly scheduled...
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 09:01 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario – May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone that blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially in forested or grassy/brushy areas, and the importance of taking precautions to avoid tick bites which could lead to Lyme disease infections.
Although not all blacklegged ticks are infected with Lyme disease, some ticks may carry the bacteria...

Durham Region hosts Doors Open to celebrate 50th anniversary
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate the Region’s 50th anniversary by attending our free, in-person family fun events on Saturday, June 15.
When: Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine).
Where: Doors Open will be taking place at the following Regional sites:
- Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant
901 McKay Road, Pickering
Activities include a tour of this award-winning plant and information booths. Pre-registration is required for the tour and entry....
Cash-back incentives available for Durham Greener Homes Participants
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 12:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region’s Durham Greener Homes Program continues to grow, making it easier and more affordable for Durham residents to enjoy an energy efficient, comfortable, and climate friendly home. Today the Region is announcing incentives for deep energy retrofits available to all Durham residents. The Durham Greener Homes deep retrofit incentive provides eligible residents with up to a $5,000 rebate towards the cost of reducing their home’s energy use. This incentive is up to $10,000...
Region of Durham maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 02:42 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s longstanding Triple A credit rating has been reaffirmed with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). This rating places Durham among only eight other Canadian municipalities with this recognition from Moody’s.
Moody’s noted that Durham Region’s Triple A credit rating is supported by its strong financial management which includes low debt levels, a diverse and growing economy and a positive operating profile. The accreditation also underscores...
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