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Summer hours for Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s waste management facilities in Oshawa and Scugog have extensionended their hours of operations on Thursdays during the summer season.

When: The Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays only, from the first Thursday in May until the first Thursday in October.

Regular operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North
• Scugog Waste Management Facility,...

Durham briefed on four options for GO Lakeshore East Extension

Whitby, Ont. – On Friday, May 17, Metrolinx hosted a briefing with municipal representatives—from Durham Region, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby—to discuss four options now being proposed by Metrolinx for the GO Lakeshore East Extension (GO train service, from Oshawa into Bowmanville).

During this meeting, all four municipalities confirmed their preference for Option 1, which extends GO train service to north of Highway 401 in Oshawa and Clarington.

“We appreciate Metrolinx staff taking the time to discuss...

Road closure and lane restrictions on Rossland Road West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure and lane restrictions on Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28) from Thornton Road North (Regional Road 52) to William Davidson Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When:

• Road closure: June 8 and 9.
• Lane restrictions: June 5 to 12.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Rossland Road West, from Thornton Road North to William...

Free compost in Scugog and Uxbridge on May 25

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department has teamed up with the townships of Scugog and Uxbridge to offer free compost to residents at special events on May 25.

When: Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Two locations:

• Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach Street, Port Perry)
• Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre (291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge)

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents...

Water efficient gardening: group your plants by their water needs

There are three water-use zones for grouping plants. These zones are:

• Low (natural rainfall)
• Moderate (occasional watering)
• High (regular watering)

By grouping plants according to their water use, you will create a healthier and more beautiful garden. You will also create a landscape that is easier to maintain.

Once you’ve taken into consideration your budget, appearance, location, maintenance and water requirements of your property—you can begin the design of your garden oasis. Don’t be afraid to...