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Durham Region provides tips to keep wildlife out of your waste
Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2023 03:07 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of tips to help keep wildlife out of your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes.
Here are some ways to keep animals and bugs away:
Storage and Set-out
- Store your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes inside a garage or shed if possible, or away from fences and rails that can be easily climbed by animals.
- If you store your green bin outside and are worried the latch is not enough to keep the animals out, try using...
Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging Emancipation Day
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 09:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On August 1, Durham Region will celebrate Emancipation Day with a community event taking place at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax. This significant day originated on August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect, ending the slavery of people of African descent in Canada. On this day, we acknowledge...
Durham Region awarded broadband funding; partners with Vianet to deliver internet service
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding for a broadband expansion project to deliver fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology to rural homes and businesses in 10 underserved communities across the region.
The funding has been provided from the federal and provincial governments to help achieve our vision for connectivity. Support is being provided from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada through the Universal...
Durham Region’s partnerships helping to build opportunities in the Electric Vehicle sector
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 02:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham)—in partnership with Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), and Durham Regional Technology Development Site (Durham RTDS)—are empowering the transition to Electric Vehicles (EV) through collaboration.
Located on the east side of the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Region offers a competitive business environment...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week between...