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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 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.

Notice of Service Disruption - 101 Consumers Drive, Whitby, closure of public access

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of the closure of public access to the Regional building at 101 Consumers Drive in the Town of Whitby due to renovation work starting at 10 a.m. on July 26, 2024, until further notice.

Health Department service disruptions

The following in-person Health Department services will be disrupted:

• In-person submissions for applications for Part 8 septic systems, payment for Part 8 septic systems, and applications for special events or new...

Ride into the wild with DRT to the Toronto Zoo

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is bringing back the 917Z to serve the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park this summer.

Route 917Z is a convenient, safe, and efficient way for Durham residents to travel to two family friendly attractions. This year is special for the Toronto Zoo and the Durham Region as both celebrate their respective 50th anniversaries.

When: Starting on June 29, 2024, the 917Z will operate on weekends and holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes,...

Public Information Centre on Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station plan for the Beaverton Employment Area

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) 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.

When and Where: The presentation will be available to access online from July 25 to September 23 at durham.ca/BeavertonSSPS.

Why: Public consultation is important to the Region and an important part of the Municipal Class EA...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in the City of Pickering.

Where: Brock Road from Alexander Knox Road (Whitevale Road/5th Concession Road) to 500 metres north of Ashe Avenue (Pickering GO Bus carpool parking lot) in Pickering.

When: July 29 to December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To safely install watermains and sanitary sewers, create a new median...