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Changes to Blue Box collection schedule Family Day week for Oshawa and Whitby residents

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.

When: Oshawa and Whitby residents will have their Blue Box collection moved to the following day the week of Feb. 20.

Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, Feb. 20 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 21. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending with Friday, Feb. 24’s collections...

Wilson Road South in Oshawa closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East, due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and will be completed as soon as possible.

Where: Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East (around Highway 401).

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and...

Passing of Regional Councillor Nancy Diamond

Whitby, Ontario – On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham, we send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and council colleagues of Regional Councillor Nancy Diamond, following her sudden passing. She faithfully served her community for many years. 

“Councillor Diamond was a formidable force in municipal politics,” said Regional Chair and CEO Roger Anderson. “She was a strong female leader at a time when it was less common to see women in senior public service roles. She...

Beware of water treatment sales tactics in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that the Region does not sell or endorse water filters or treatment equipment. The Region has been contacted by concerned residents inquiring about door-to-door salespersons who want access to test the water or examine the water meters.

“Some of these individuals make false or misleading statements about water quality and/or the mandatory replacement of water meters,” says John Presta, Director of Environmental...

Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody's

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has once again maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service of New York (Moody’s). This identifies the Region as one of only eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded the Triple A rating by this agency.

“This Triple A rating provides Durham Region with an exemplary reputation in the investment community,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Our organization is a leader in fiscal...