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Please don’t use oversized garbage cans
Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 07:00 AM
Oversized garbage cans increase the risk of shoulder and back injuries to garbage collectors. These cans easily hold more than the allowed 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of garbage and are difficult to handle, making it unsafe for collectors to lift. Only bylaw-approved garbage cans will be collected by garbage collectors. Each garbage collector picks up from as many as 1,000 households per day!
According to Durham Region’s Waste Management By-law:
- Garbage cans must hold less than 125 litres (30...
Residents invited to provide input for Durham Region’s new strategic plan
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan, which will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region at one of the upcoming town hall discussions taking place in August.
Where: Town hall discussions will take place on the following dates:
Town of Whitby
August...
Reminder: Business Count is open until August 30
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The eighth-annual Business Count is currently underway and The Regional Municipality of Durham is encouraging all local businesses—including home-based businesses, non-profit organizations and farms—to participate by completing the Business Count online at durham.ca/BusinessCount.
The Business Count is a Regional project that aims to collect employment statistics and promote economic development initiatives. The project gathers data about local businesses, including the type and...
Lane restrictions on Townline Road North in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 01:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55), from Beatrice Street East to Coldstream Drive, in the City of Oshawa.
When: Aug. 21. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Townline Road North, from Beatrice Street East to Coldstream Drive, in Oshawa.
Why: Soil investigation for future road work.
Note: The Region realizes...
Lane restrictions on Durham Highway 2 in Newcastle
Posted on Friday, August 09, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that there will be intermittent lane restrictions on a portion of Durham Highway 2 (King Avenue East) in Newcastle, as crews work to restore the Graham Creek Channel.
When: Work is scheduled to begin August 12 and should be complete by October 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Durham Highway 2 (King Avenue East), at the Graham Creek channel (just west of Farrow Avenue),...
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