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Waste collection schedule changes during the holidays
Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to curbside blue box, green bin and garbage collection due to the holidays.
When and where: Across Durham Region, waste collection scheduled for Tuesday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue through the rest of the week, ending with the Friday, December 28 collection being moved to Saturday, December 29.
Collection will also be shifted the following week,...
Social Services Department to receive Excellence Canada award at Regional Council
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2018 01:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Members of the media are advised that Allan Ebedes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excellence Canada, will be presenting the Region’s Social Services Department with the Gold certification in the Excellence, Innovation and Wellness Standard during the next Durham Regional Council meeting.
When: Regional Council meeting, Wednesday, December 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Photo opportunities will take place during the Presentations portion of the agenda.
Where: The Regional Municipality...
Durham Region seeks members for the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee
Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking individuals to serve as members of the Energy-From-Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). This is a volunteer position that provides advice to the Works Committee on issues such as waste diversion, waste management, environmental performance and monitoring of the Durham York Energy Centre (energy-from-waste facility).
When: Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Where: Please send resume and...
More bus-only and bicycle lanes along Durham Highway 2 in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 08:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Three more segments of dedicated bus-only and bicycle lanes are now complete along Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) through Ajax and Pickering.
The three new Kingston Road segments (Whites Road, Brock Road and Westney Road) add dedicated bus-only and on-road buffered bicycle lanes, along with the existing two lanes in each direction. Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes are provided at the major intersections.
“Reserved lanes improve safety for drivers, transit passengers and cyclists,...
Lane restrictions on Rossland Road West at Riverside Drive in Ajax due to a watermain break
Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 01:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in Ajax, due to a watermain break.
When: Repair work is ongoing.
Where: Rossland Road West (Regional Road 28), from Bunting Court to 300 metres east of Riverside Drive in the Town of Ajax.
Why: To allow equipment access to repair a broken watermain.
Note: Residents and businesses in the area may...
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