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Durham Region shows its pride with new rainbow crosswalk
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2019 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is sending a message of inclusion to everyone who visits its corporate headquarters building in Whitby, with the installation of a new rainbow crosswalk—just in time to kick off Pride Month in Durham Region.
“We are an inclusive organization and we want everyone who enters our headquarters building to feel welcome when they cross our vibrant rainbow crosswalk,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Our beautiful new crosswalk is a bold...
Reconstruction of Townline Road at Pebblestone Road in Clarington/Oshawa
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2019 02:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department will be improving the intersection of Townline and Pebblestone roads, at the Oshawa/Clarington border.
When: Work is scheduled to begin June 3, and should be complete by mid-August. There will be lane restrictions for the duration of the project. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Townline Road, at the intersection of Pebblestone Road, at the Oshawa/Clarington border.
Why: Work includes roadway reconstruction and...
Durham Region working to improve road safety through Vision Zero action plan
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has a bold new strategy for keeping residents safe on its roadways: Durham Vision Zero. The strategy was approved by Durham Regional Council in April, and officially launched today at a special event held at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby.
Vision Zero is a concept, originally introduced in Sweden, that many municipalities around the world have adopted. The foundation of Vision Zero is that zero people should lose their lives due to a collision, because everyone...
Public Information Centre being held for water system capacity expansion in the Township of Brock
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 01:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to plan for additional water supply, treatment, water storage capacity and pumping facilities in Sunderland.
When: Tuesday, June 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Sunderland Brock Memorial Arena, 20 Park Street, Sunderland.
Why: The Class EA to plan for additional water system capacity in Sunderland is required to provide...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Scugog
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2019 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in the Township of Scugog.
When: May 28 to 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Northbound and southbound lanes on Simcoe Street North, from Mary Street to 50 metres north of Mary Street, in Port Perry.
Why: Works crews are repairing damaged roadway.
Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every...
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