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Regions proposing to increase waste processing limit by 20,000 tonnes at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have begun the Environmental Screening Process to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

“The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of 140,000 tonnes of waste per year. Durham and York Regions, who co-own the facility, are proposing to increase the Environmental Compliance Approval capacity...

“Growing Resilience” in Durham Region’s agricultural sector

Whitby, Ontario – Growing Resilience, the Durham Region Agriculture Sector Climate Adaptation Strategy, has been approved in principle by Regional Council. The Strategy is an addendum to the Region’s award-winning Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP), which was released in 2016.

Agriculture is one of Durham Region’s largest industries. Home to more than 1,300 farms, covering approximately 47 per cent of total land area, Durham’s agricultural community is already experiencing the impacts...

Residents invited to provide input for Durham Region’s new strategic plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan and will be hosting a town hall discussion in Scugog Township.

Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan is an important framework document that will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

When: Friday, July 5, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Where:...

Your Voice Durham: help shape the future of Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently developing its five-year strategic plan—a guiding document that will identify priorities for Regional Council, while creating a framework for the organization’s service planning and delivery.

To support the public engagement process, the Region is launching Your Voice Durham, a new digital engagement platform meant to inspire conversation and encourage community participation—anytime, anywhere. Through the website durham.ca/YourVoice,...

Lane restrictions on Church Street in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Church Street (Regional Road 24), in the City of Pickering.

When: June 25 to July 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Church Street, from Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) to Kellino Street, in Pickering.

Why: New watermain and accompanying services to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive,...