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Durham Region invites you to experience its signature farm tour at Gates Open: Find Your Flavour
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 01:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association, Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism division is thrilled to welcome residents to 10 incredible farms across the region on October 1 and 2, during the Gates Open: Find Your Flavour event.
Gates Open is an annual, region-wide celebration of Durham’s rural communities and local agri-businesses. Durham Region’s farming families will throw their gates open (for free!) for two exciting days of fun and education,...
Region pauses innovative paving project on Newtonville Road
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 04:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18), in the Municipality of Clarington, was identified for an innovative project that uses recycled materials to reconstruct part of the road. Work on the project has been paused until further notice providing an opportunity for the Region to verify the recycled materials being used on the pilot project to ensure the project specifications are met.
The goal of exploring the use of recycled materials in road reconstruction projects...
Three-day road closure on Lake Ridge Road
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 08:58 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, a portion of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.
When: The closure will be from September 23 in the evening to September 26 in the morning. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.
Where: The closure is on Lake Ridge Road...
Health Department campaign stresses importance of reducing stigma in our community
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local anti-stigma campaign entitled, "People Who Use Drugs are Real People. Get Informed. Get Involved. Get Help.", to help increase the importance of addressing the damaging effects that stigma can have for members of our community.
“The opioid crisis continues to have great impact on communities across Durham region,” said Megan Green, a public health nurse with the Health...
Ontario Works cheque pickup is September 29 in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 09:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising Ontario Works (OW) recipients that monthly cheque pick up is Thursday, September 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as OW offices in Durham Region will be closed on Friday, September 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
When: OW recipients may pick up their cheque on Thursday, September 29, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OW recipients with direct bank deposit and reloadable payment card will receive their social...
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