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Home-based businesses: We want to hear from you! Complete the Business Count today
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ont. – The eighth-annual Business Count is currently underway and The Regional Municipality of Durham is encouraging home-based businesses to participate by completing the Business Count online at durham.ca/BusinessCount, which will be open until August 30.
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 nature of the business, the number...
Durham welcomes OPG home
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2019 04:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) today announced it will build a new Corporate Campus, in the Municipality of Clarington, by 2024. The building will house corporate headquarters, in addition to renewable generation and nuclear staff; bringing more than 2,000 jobs to the area.
“We are very pleased that OPG—one of our longest-standing partners—has decided to build its new corporate headquarters in Durham Region. This investment will help to ensure that our region remains a focal point...
New signs at local beaches provides beachgoers with information on blue-green algae
Posted on Friday, June 07, 2019 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started its Beach Monitoring program for the 2019 season and beachgoers will notice a new sign posted at area beaches that provides information on blue-green algae.
The new sign called "What is Blue-Green Algae?" will be posted at all public beaches in Durham Region throughout the swimming season. The sign will give the public general information about blue-green algae and precautionary measures that can be used when visiting area beaches.
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Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2019 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22), in the City of Oshawa.
When: June 10 to 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Bloor Street West, from 75 metres west of Oxford Street to 50 metres east of Oxford Street, in Oshawa.
Why: Installation of watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer services to support new development.
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Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Whitby on June 15
Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2019 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the Town of Whitby, is hosting a Diversion Day on June 15. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge.
When: Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).
Where: Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby.
Notes:
Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle their electronics. By...
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