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Maintenance on Regional Internet Service - Sunday, May 12

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that there will be a scheduled service disruption of the Regional Internet service at The Regional Municipality of Durham on Sunday, May 12 from approximately midnight to 3 a.m. to activate a backup Internet service. This maintenance may impact some of the applications hosted on durham.ca, in addition to other Regional websites.

Reminder: leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly during blue box and green bin collection weeks

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department reminds residents that leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly on your blue box and green bin collection day. Bi-weekly collection runs until Sept. 30. Leaf and yard waste collection will switch to weekly collection on Oct. 1. Weekly collection will end...

National Public Works Week Open House

Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate National Public Works Week, May 19 to 25, by attending a free open house on Saturday, May 25 at the Ajax/Pickering Depot (2020 Salem Road, Ajax). 

Children can explore our truck and equipment display, play games, try driving a truck in a virtual simulator, visit a face painter and more! Learn how we have incorporated drone technology into public works. Staff from various areas of the Works Department, such as Waste Management and Technical...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8, from Mill Run Golf Course to 400 metres west of Concession Road 4, in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Ongoing until June 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8, from Mill Run Golf Course to 400 metres west of Concession Road 4, in Uxbridge.

Why: Culvert replacements, ditching, asphalt removal and replacement, partially...

Statement regarding General Motors Canada announcement

Whitby, Ontario – “Today’s joint announcement from GM Canada and Unifor is welcome news for families in Oshawa and across Durham Region,” said Durham Regional Chair and CEO John Henry.

“We are very happy to hear that GM Canada will continue to be a part of Durham’s innovative tech cluster with plans that include converting part of the Oshawa Plant into a test track for autonomous and advanced technology vehicles. GM has made it clear they intend to grow and maintain the integrity of their operations...