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Come to our free Compost Giveaway events from April 27 to June 8
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 03:48 PM
The Region of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region from April 27 to June 8.
These are self-serve events. Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.
Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will also be available for purchase and broken bins can be exchanged for free. No cash....
Region celebrates Earth Day with launch of digital tools to support engagement on climate action
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 12:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today (April 22) is Earth Day in Durham Region and around the world. As the threat of the climate crisis increases, each Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on our progress and reconfirm our commitment to taking action at the local and regional level to address this global challenge.
This Earth Day, Durham Region is proud to announce the launch of two online initiatives, the Durham Climate Dashboard and the Durham Climate and Sustainability News page.
The new online
Notice to property owners: Destroy noxious weeds
Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 03:12 PM
Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham are destroyed throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging costs against the landowner, as set out in the Weed Control Act.
The main purpose of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact...
Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on May 4
Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 09:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Building on the success of last year’s event, the Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
When: Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Residents in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering,...
Final call – what’s your level of nuclear emergency preparedness?
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 01:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Over the past four years, The Region of Durham, in collaboration with the Social Research Centre at Ontario Tech University, has been conducting surveys to learn more about residents’ understanding of nuclear emergency preparedness. Now in its final year, first time and returning participants are once again encouraged to take part in the survey.
Where: Complete the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Resident Survey online until July 2024.
Why: The Region of Durham co-ordinates regional...
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