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Call for applications to the Sustainable Food Security Fund

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications to the Sustainable Food Security Fund, to support access to fresh, nutritious food for residents experiencing food insecurity.

What: The Sustainable Food Security Fund supports local non-profit organizations with initiatives that promote long-term solutions to improve food security in Durham Region. Examples of projects include market-style food banks, community gardens, nutrition education programs, innovative ideas to recover...

Share your thoughts at the virtual PICs for Bayly Street and Westney Road multi-use paths

Whitby, Ontario – Have your say during the virtual Public Information Centres (PICs). The Regional Municipality of Durham invites the public to share their questions or comments on the preliminary design for multi-use paths on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering and Westney Road (Regional Road 31) in the Town of Ajax.

When: March 19 to April 2, 2025.

Where: Bayly Street, from Begley Street to Liverpool Road (Regional Road 29), in the City of Pickering and Westney Road, from...

Consider a career in early learning and child care

Whitby, Ontario – Explore a new career at the Early Learning and Child Care Showcase, hosted by the Region of Durham.

What: Learn about employment opportunities, post-secondary education programs, services that support early learning professionals, and chat with members of the local child care and early learning community about their profession.

When: April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario.

Why: The Early Learning and Child Care...

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting #55

EFW-WMAC
Meeting #55

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #55 will be held on Tuesday, March 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our Events Calendar page.

The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca/live

For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:

Kate Crouse
1-800-372-1102 ext. 2195
EFW-WMAC@durham.ca 
DurhamYorkWaste.ca
durham.ca

Lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: March 17 to December 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be reduced to a single lane of traffic between 10th Concession and Boundary Road, in Clarington.

Why: To safely replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway.

Note: Temporary traffic...