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Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey open until September 30

Whitby, Ontario – The deadline to complete the Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey has been extended to September 30. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan will guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

Where: To complete the Strategic Plan Community Survey online, please visit durham.ca/YourVoice.

Why: The Durham Region...

Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on Sept. 6. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

 “With positive test result, it’s important for area residents to take precautions...

Lane restrictions on Brock Street and Manning Road in Whitby for watermain repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street, and Manning Road (Regional Road 58), in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until further notice. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:

• Brock Street: Northbound lane restrictions, at the immediate intersection of Brock Street and Manning Road, in Whitby.
• Manning Road: Eastbound lane restrictions, at the immediate intersection of Brock Street...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Hampton next week

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on a portion of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Hampton.

When: September 9 to 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road, between Holt Road and Maple Grove Road, in Hampton (Municipality of Clarington).

Why: To replace a culvert.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and...

Region of Durham to host 46th annual auction

Whitby, Ontario – Local residents and business owners who 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 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 28, 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 side of the intersection...