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Local sport tourism industry leaders connect and collaborate at the Sport Durham Convergence

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Region’s growing sport tourism industry was celebrated among local sector stakeholders today at the Sport Durham Convergence, held at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa.

 

In an effort to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to share experiences, learn about industry best practices, receive important updates, and network with one another, Sport Durham – part of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Division – hosted an industry...

Construction on Kingston and Whites roads in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that intersection improvements will require lane restrictions at the intersection of Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) and Whites Road (Regional Road 38) in Pickering.

 

 

WHEN:

Work is underway and will continue through the winter as weather permits. The work is scheduled to be completed in November 2017. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee seeks new representative from the Township of Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking a new member from the Township of Uxbridge to serve on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). Letters of interest are now being accepted from bona fide farmers living or owning farmland in Uxbridge. Farmers with an interest in enhancing the region’s agricultural and rural areas are encouraged to apply for volunteer membership on DAAC.

 

 

WHEN:

Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of interest,...

Fire at Durham York Energy Centre: Update #1

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that the owners, Durham and York Regions, and the operator, Covanta, are undertaking an investigation into the cause of the fire at the Durham York Energy Centre on Dec. 11 and conducting a damage assessment.

 

“The Durham York Energy Centre is currently receiving and processing waste at 50 per cent capacity with boiler number one,” said Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for The Regional Municipality of...

Sandford Road, Concession Road 6 closures in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of upcoming road closures on Sandford Road (Regional Road 11) and Concession Road 6 in Uxbridge. Please note changes to the original dates due to poor weather conditions.

 

 

WHEN:

Closure one: Concession Road 6 will be closed north of Sandford Road on Dec. 19 for approximately one day.


Closure two: Concession Road 6 will be closed south of Sandford Road on Dec. 20 for approximately...