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Region of Durham recognizes National Emergency Preparedness Week May 5 - 11
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2019 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - From May 5 to 11, Durham Region Health Department and the Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) will recognize National Emergency Preparedness Week, encouraging residents to be ready ahead of an emergency by obtaining a free supply of potassium iodide (KI) tablets and a copy of Durham Region’s “Are You Ready?” guide.
“If you live or work near Durham’s two nuclear generating stations, you should know that KI tablets are available to you free of charge,” said Lisa Fortuna,...
Portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa to be closed next week
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2019 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of ongoing construction work, a portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa will be closed next week.
When and where: Lakeview Park Avenue, from Birchcliffe Avenue to Kluane Avenue in the City of Oshawa, will be closed from May 6 to 10. Traffic will be detoured onto Kluane Avenue and Birchcliffe Road.
Construction and related lane restrictions will be ongoing until the end of the month. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Why: To complete road restoration...
Check out the trucks at Durham Region’s annual National Public Works Week open house
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2019 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate National Public Works Week, May 19 to 25, by attending a free open house on Saturday, May 25 at the Ajax/Pickering Depot.
When: Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine).
Where: Durham Region’s Ajax/Pickering Depot, 2020 Salem Road, Ajax.
Why: Each year during the third week of May, municipalities across North America celebrate National Public Works Week to help raise awareness about the infrastructure and services provided...
Lane restrictions on Saintfield Road in Scugog
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Saintfield Road (Regional Road 6) in the Township of Scugog.
When: May 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions, from Highway 7/12 to Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2).
Why: Soil investigation for future road work.
Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work...
Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its eighth Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.
Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments...
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