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Yard waste collection delays in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge
Posted on Friday, June 17, 2022 10:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham continues to experience yard waste collection delays in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge. Collection delays are expected to continue until the end of the year or until further notice.
Why: There is an industry-wide labour shortage of truck drivers across Canada, which has impacted the Region’s contractors who provide waste collection services. This in...
Durham Region celebrates diversity; raises flag for Pride Month
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“In Durham Region, we treat all with dignity and respect; recognizing that everyone's contribution is equally as important. That’s why we are proud to recognize today as the beginning of Pride Month—a celebration of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people and their journey towards acceptance...
Region partners with Durham Community Collective to support development of a Black community hub
Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 02:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with the Durham Community Collective (DCC), The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division is working to support the development of a Black community hub.
African, Caribbean, and Black community members, from across Durham Region, have shared countless stories about their experiences with anti-Black racism; and a lack of access to responsive and reflective community resources. This shared space will empower Black community members;...
Mandatory water restrictions for Beaverton residents and businesses are now in effect
Posted on Saturday, July 02, 2022 02:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Beaverton, in the Township of Brock, of mandatory water restrictions. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.
When: Effective immediately, until further notice.
Where: Beaverton, Township of Brock
Why: Due to equipment failure that has resulted in a loss of redundancy at the Beaverton Water Supply Plant, which has resulted in a...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 27, 2022
Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 27 indicate that four beach have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. 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.
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