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Durham Tourism invites the community to celebrate Culture Days 2017

Whitby, Ontario  –

Durham Tourism is inviting residents and visitors to participate in Culture Days–an interactive, free celebration of local arts and culture, taking place September 29 to October 1.

 

The three-day national celebration sees hundreds of thousands of artists and cultural organizations, in hundreds of cities and towns across Canada, come together to share their cultural spirit and passion. Many free and interactive events will be held during the celebration, in several communities...

Donate household items to charity at Reuse Days

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

 

 

 

 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

 

WHERE:

Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby. 

 

 

WHY:

Reuse...

Durham Regional Council appoints new Commissioner of Corporate Services

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Don Beaton to the position of Commissioner of Corporate Services for The Regional Municipality of Durham. In his new role, Beaton will oversee four divisions: Legislative Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal Services.

 

“Durham Regional Council is pleased to appoint Don Beaton to this strategic senior position,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Beaton has a passion...

Construction to close West Shore Boulevard in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that construction will close West Shore Boulevard, from Breezy Drive to Vicki Drive in Pickering, for approximately four weeks.

 

 

WHEN:

September 18 until approximately October 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

West Shore Boulevard, from Breezy Drive to Vicki Drive in the City of Pickering.

 

 

WHY:

Sanitary sewer construction.

Region of Durham to host 44th annual auction

Whitby, Ontario –

Local residents and business owners that are looking for office materials, maintenance supplies, mechanical equipment, and vehicles are invited to visit the Durham Region annual auction.

 

 

WHEN:

Auction items can be previewed on Friday, September 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 30, the gates will open at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning at 9:30 a.m.

 

 

WHERE:

Durham Region Works Depot, located at 825 Conlin Road in Whitby. The depot is on the east...