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Region of Durham reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies this summer
Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) reminds residents to be prepared for emergency situations this summer, such as the potential for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
When: Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s important that you are always ready.
Where: Emergency preparedness begins at home.
Why: Education and preparedness are your best defense for reducing the impact of an emergency situation. The Region and its local area municipalities...
Durham Region to distribute 2017 Budget and Services Highlights brochure
Posted on Monday, June 19, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Finance Department would like to notify residents and business owners that the 2017 Regional Budget and Services Highlights brochure will be arriving in mailboxes shortly. This brochure outlines how Regional services are funded and provides information on the Regional portion of the average residential property tax bill.
When: Beginning this week, the 2017 Budget and Services Highlights brochure will be delivered to approximately 220,000...
Breezy Drive in Pickering closed for construction
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that construction has resulted in the closure of Breezy Drive in Pickering.
When: Now until August 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Breezy Drive from Essa Crescent to West Shore Boulevard in the City of Pickering.
Why: For the installation of a sanitary sewer and road reconstruction work.
Note: Access to local driveways will be maintained at all times....
Brock Street South and Water Street re-opened in Whitby
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents that Brock Street South and Water Street in Whitby has been re-opened, but with a temporary weight restriction of five tonnes per axle. The street was closed as a precautionary measure during flooding.
When: Brock Street South and Water Street is now open, but the weight restriction will remain in effect until further notice.
Where: Brock Street South and Water Street (Regional Road 46), from Front Street...
Construction to close Maple Grove Road in Clarington
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that construction will close Maple Grove Road in the Municipality of Clarington in stages until mid-November.
When:
Stage one: Work begins the week of June 19. Maple Grove Road will be closed from King Street (Regional Highway 2) southerly 120 metres, for approximately three weeks, starting July 4.
Stage two: Following stage one, Maple Grove Road will be closed from King Street northerly...
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