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Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 10:14 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
When: Saturday, September 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: All Durham residents are encouraged to take part by placing their unwanted items—that may...
Durham Region recognized as one of Canada’s best locations to invest
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 04:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been ranked among Canada’s top 20 locations to invest in 2024 by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated publication for corporate real estate and economic development.
The ranking is based on factors like capital investment and job creation on a cumulative and per-capita basis. The recognition by Site Selection Magazine solidifies Durham’s standing as a prime investment destination and highlights the region’s reputation as...
Help kids get to school safely by slowing down in school zones
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 07:01 AM
With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.
Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians—especially distracted kids who are excited to be back at school; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to...
Speed limit reduction on Brock Street in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 03:53 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reducing the speed limit on Brock Street to 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) in collaboration with the Town of Whitby to convert the Port Whitby area to an area wide 40 km/h zone.
Where: Brock Street from Victoria Street to Water Street in Whitby.
When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed before September 3, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the installation schedule.
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Good Doctors telemedicine clinic to open in Beaverton
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Township of Brock, have entered an agreement to bring Good Doctors telemedicine to Beaverton—a service that’s been providing quality health care to Ontario residents since 2015.
This telemedicine clinic will be available by appointment to residents without a family doctor. It will operate three days per week in an office space that has a separate entrance on the main floor at Lakeview Manor long-term care home, located...
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