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Lane restrictions on Victoria Street/Bloor Street at Thornton Road South

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise the public of lane restrictions on Victoria Street/Bloor Street (Regional Road 22), around the intersection of Thornton Road South, in Oshawa/Whitby.

 

 

WHEN:

Work is underway, and is expected to be complete by early December. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Victoria Street/Bloor Street (Regional Road 22), around the intersection of Thornton...

Don’t flush wipes into the pipes!

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Departmentwould like to remind residents that bathroom wipes—which are marketed as an alternative to toilet paper and advertised as ?ushable—should be disposed of in the garbage, rather than being flushed down the toilet. Baby wipes, mopping wipes and sanitizing cleaning wipes should also be disposed of in the garbage only.

 

The Region’s sanitary sewer system is not designed to dispose of anything beyond human waste, toilet paper...

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...