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Pedestrian crossovers are helping pedestrians to safely cross the street
Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 08:25 AM
Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. These locations are designated using special pavement markings, specific signage and sometimes lights.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all have a responsibility to help everyone to safely navigate pedestrian crossovers.
Drivers:
- Come to a complete stop to comply with the "stop for pedestrians" sign, proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Remain stopped until pedestrians have completely...
Call for applications to the Sustainable Food Security Fund
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 09:37 AM
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
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:20 PM
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
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 03:48 PM
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
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 03:38 PM
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
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