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Spring cleaning? Donate household items at Reuse Days
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
When: Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.
Why: Reuse Days is a program to help divert quality, reusable...
Celebrate local agriculture at the Durham Farm Connections Open House
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to attend the Durham Farm Connections Open House, an interactive way to learn about agriculture in Durham Region.
When: Wednesday, April 5 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, 67 Winchester Rd., Brooklin
Why: The Durham Farm Connections Open House provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, including meeting with local farmers and their livestock; as well as...
Region of Durham reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies this spring
Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) reminds residents to be prepared for emergency situations this spring, such as the potential for flooding caused by melting snow or heavy rains—which can result in hazardous driving conditions, issues in and around your home, and increased water levels in local bodies of water. Please contact your local conservation authority for information on flood forecasting and warnings.
When: Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s...
Simcoe Street to close north of Rossland Road for construction
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that construction work will close Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) from north of Rossland Road to south of Robert Street in Oshawa.
When: Construction will begin the week of April 3 and the road closure will begin on April 10. Work is expected to last until mid-October. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street, from north of Rossland Road...
Save unwanted batteries for curbside collection
Posted on Friday, March 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming spring time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, the Region of Durham is reminding residents to save their used or unwanted batteries for recycling during the next curbside battery collection.
When: Battery collection occurs the week of April 17 on Blue Box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage. Up...
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