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Bridge Washing Ahead: Slow down and stay safe
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 09:27 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region will be washing the Regional bridges in all eight area municipalities.
When: Bridge washing will be underway from June 16 to approximately the end of July.
Where: A total of 132 Regional bridges in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge and Town of Whitby.
Why: Washing of the bridges is completed annually to clear any debris and maintain the structures.
Note: Minimal...
New evidence-based website now available to support breastfeeding families and health-care providers
Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:49 AM
Collaboration with Ontario Tech, Durham Region Health Department and Lakeridge Health provides a valuable resource for the community
Parents worldwide now have access to a new digital tool that makes it easier to understand, plan for and navigate breastfeeding, thanks to an Ontario Tech University researcher using technology to support infant health and community well-being.
Dr. Jennifer Abbass Dick, Associate Professor in the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences, has partnered with Lakeridge...
Weekly beach test results now available online through Check&Go! Durham
Posted on Monday, June 09, 2025 09:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Starting with the 2025 Beach Monitoring season, Durham Region Health Department will now post test results for all inspected local public beaches on the Health Department’s disclosure portal, Check&Go! Durham. This online access will provide area residents with real-time weekly inspection results.
When test results are available on Check&Go! Durham, social media reminders will also be posted every Friday to check the portal on x.com/DurhamHealth, instagram.com/DurhamRegionHealth and

Get ready for Curbside Giveaway Day on June 14
Posted on Monday, June 09, 2025 09:00 AM
Are you thinking of taking part in Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, June 14?
Here’s how it works: on the event day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents place unwanted items (in good condition!) – clearly marked as “Free” – on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
Curbside Giveaway Day events are an opportunity to reduce the amount of garbage going to disposal by giving away your unwanted items or by going on a...
Waste collection changes for Canada Day
Posted on Monday, June 09, 2025 08:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are reminded that their normal waste collection day will be shifted to the next day the week of July 1 due to the Canada Day holiday.
Where: The Region is responsible for curbside waste collection in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge.
When: Waste collection scheduled for Tuesday, July 1 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue through the rest of the week, ending with Friday, July 4 collection being moved to Saturday, July 5.
Why:
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