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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 27, 2022

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.

Test results for the week of June 27, 2022

Statement from Chair Henry on Canada Day

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:

“On July 1, I encourage everyone to celebrate Canada—our achievements, freedoms and open spirit.

I will be celebrating Canada not for what it has been in the past, but for what I want it to be in the future. To think about who we were and who we are now. We cannot mark this day without a solemn acknowledgement of our history.

Last year,...

Statement by Regional Chair John Henry on the Port of Oshawa expansion

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced a significant investment of $13.85 million for an expansion project at the Port of Oshawa to modernize its operations. This investment will increase import and export capacity in and out of Ontario through the Port of Oshawa, helping to strengthen Canada’s supply chain and trade corridors. With a $16 million dollar contribution...

Road closures on Harmony Road North in Oshawa

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Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road closures on Harmony Road North (Regional Road 33) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Starting July 16 to 18. The work schedule has been delayed due to unfavourable weather conditions. 

Where: North and southbound lanes will be closed on Harmony Road North from Winchester Road East (Regional Road 3) to Conlin Road East. The southbound lanes on Harmony...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road South and road closure on Burns Street East in Whitby

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Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of periodic lane restrictions on Thickson Road South and a road closure on Burns Street East in the Town of Whitby.

When: Lane restrictions on Thickson Road South are ongoing until September. Burns Street East will be closed from July 4 to August 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Thickson Road...