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Beware of new water treatment sales tactics being used in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that the Region does not sell or endorse water filters or treatment equipment. The Region has been contacted by concerned residents inquiring about phone calls from salespeople who want access to their home to test the water or inspect the water service. In the past, salespersons have gone door-to-door making similar claims.

If someone calls you or shows up at your door, remember the following to protect yourself...

Chair Henry congratulates Regional Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy on AMO board appointment

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

“I’m pleased to extend a hearty congratulations to Regional Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy on being elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors, Regional and Single-Tier Caucus.

AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal governments. As a member of the Board, Mulcahy will help set policy for the association...

Changes to blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of Labour Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection, in observance of the Labour Day weekend.

When: Monday, September 5 to Saturday, September 10.

Where: Oshawa and Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.

Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, September 5, will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, September...

Area wide reduced speed limit on Regional Roads in Downtown Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of the Durham Vision Zero initiative, The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and motorists of an area wide reduced speed limit from the existing 50 km/h to 40 km/h, on Regional Roads in the downtown area of the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Reduced speed limit will be in effect on August 26.

Where:

• Toronto Street (Regional Highway 47) from 150m South of Campbell Drive to Brock Street West (Regional Highway 47)
• Brock Street West (Regional Road 8) from...

Nomination period for Regional Chair position has closed

Whitby, Ontario – The nomination period for the Office of Regional Chair has closed.  

When: The nomination period closed today (August 19), as of 2 p.m.  

Where: Candidates for the Office of Regional Chair had until today at 2 p.m., to file their nomination papers with the Regional Clerk, as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.  

Note: A list of Candidates for the Office of Regional Chair is available at durham.ca. The municipal election will be held on October 24.