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Lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in the Town of Whitby due to a watermain break.  

When: Currently ongoing and will be in effect until the watermain repairs are completed.

Where: Along Dundas Street East, from the intersection of Lupin Drive to the intersection of Craydon Road, lane restrictions will be in place, allowing one lane in each direction (eastbound and westbound) to maintain the flow of traffic.

Why: To...

Durham Region secures funding for Climate Adaptation Plan update

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has secured $140,000 in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, under the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation program. This funding will support a 10-year strategic update to the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP), originally approved by Regional Council in 2016.

Updating the plan is an important step in strengthening Durham Region’s ability to prepare for and respond to climate change. We are already seeing the...

Waste Management Facility holiday schedule changes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.

When:

• Thursday, December 25 – Closed
• Friday, December 26 – Closed
• Saturday, December 27 – Closed
• Sunday, December 28 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
• Monday, December 29 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
• Tuesday, December 30 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p...

Waste collection changes over the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to inform residents in the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, and the townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog of changes to curbside waste collection dates due to the holidays.

When: Waste collection scheduled for Thursday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue with Friday, December 26 collection being moved to Saturday, December 27. Collection will also be shifted...

Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Championships deliver $25,500 legacy boost for parasport

Whitby, Ontario – The power of sport is how it can empower communities beyond the game. The Region of Durham is proud to share that this year’s Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Championships has delivered $25,500 in legacy funds for the Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Opportunities Fund. This fund expands parasport opportunities across the region and keeps the spirit of the championships going beyond the competition.

Held from May 23 to 25 at the Durham College and Ontario Tech...