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Regional Road 15 - Township of Brock - Beaver River Bridge - Canadian Navigable Waters Act

The Regional Municipality of Durham has submitted information to the Navigable Waters Registry, as required under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. This submission is now available for public comment and it includes details about the project site and plans.

In accordance with paragraph 10(1)(b) of the Act, the Region has filed with the Minister of Transport through the online Common Project Search registry (http://common-project-search.canada.ca). Under registry number 14195, a description of...

Regional Chair statement on recent shooting in Oshawa involving DRPS

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:

“Every day, members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment and service.

While responding to an armed person call in Oshawa on Sunday (January 18), an officer was critically injured. We are grateful to hear that the...

Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week January 18 to 24

Whitby, Ontario – January 18 to 24 is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone that it's never too late to quit smoking. NNSW is a time to highlight the harms of nicotine addiction and to bring awareness of the support, encouragement and education available to those who are trying to quit smoking and vaping.

Smoking continues to be the leading cause of cancer and preventable death in Canada. In Ontario, tobacco use is responsible for more than 16...

Calling all Durham youth to become Water Warriors

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is inviting young residents to take part in its annual Water Report Cover Drawing Challenge. Durham residents aged 18 and under are encouraged to become “Water Warriors” by creating artwork that shows how they help protect water in their everyday lives.

Participants are asked to draw or paint a picture showcasing actions that help conserve and protect water, such as saving water at home or school, protecting rivers, lakes and groundwater, and...

Update: left-turn restrictions at Harmony Road South and Tennyson Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is phasing the start of previously announced left-turn restrictions at the intersection of Harmony Road South (Regional Road 33) and Tennyson Avenue in the City of Oshawa.

Where: The northbound left-turn from Harmony Road South onto Tennyson Avenue and the eastbound left-turn from Tennyson Avenue onto Harmony Road South in Oshawa.

When: The restrictions will now begin in the summer, instead of late January as previously announced. They will be in effect Monday to...