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Region of Durham calls for provincial and federal investment, action and partnership to address the opioid crisis
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is urging the governments of Canada and Ontario to recognize, acknowledge and declare a national health epidemic to help address the provincial and nation-wide opioid overdose crisis with an Opioid Overdose Emergency Resolution.
The resolution, which was presented to Durham Regional Council’s Health and Social Services Committee, calls on the provincial and federal governments to act on the opioid emergency by endorsing the recommendations of both the Association...
New Household Special Waste Depot Opens in Bowmanville
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents of Clarington are encouraged to bring their household special waste to the new Household Special Waste Depot located at 1998 Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), free of charge beginning October 23.
The Region of Durham Works Department celebrated the official opening today with a ribbon cutting attended by Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry; Don Mitchell, Chair of Works Committee; Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster; and local media.
“As Clarington...
Lane restrictions on Ritson Road in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 01:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) in Oshawa.
When: October 28 to November 29.
Where: Northbound and southbound on Ritson Road, from 100 metres south of Conlin Road to 200 metres south of Conlin Road, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To facilitate the construction of a new pedestrian crossing for Kedron Public School.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...
Watermain construction on Rossland Road West in Ajax
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be constructing a new watermain on Rossland Road West, from east of Church Street to Westney Road North, in the Town of Ajax. Lane restrictions and weekend road closures will be required to complete the project safely and efficiently.
When: Work is scheduled to begin this week and will be complete in spring 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Rossland Road West, Ravenscroft Road and...
Please remove and recycle election signs
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind federal election candidates that in accordance with the Region’s Temporary Sign By-law No. 76-2017, as amended, all signs must be removed within 48 hours following the election (by the evening of Wednesday, October 23). A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 76-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw.
Durham Region's Sign Recycling Program provides candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of signs, free...
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