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Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 24
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 04:07 PM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2023 Weight Restriction season will be April 23.
When: April 24.
Where: Signs will be removed from Regional roads...
Regional Chair recognizes Earth Day
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 01:57 PM
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:
“April 22 is Earth Day—a time to celebrate our beautiful Earth and drive another year of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to protecting and enhancing Durham’s natural environments, as they play a critical role in our resilience to climate change.
Through the Durham Community Energy Plan and the Community Climate Adaptation Plan, the...
Regional Chair brings Eid al-Fitr greetings
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 11:07 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:
“As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to Muslim communities in Durham Region, Canada and around the world, as they begin Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
I am truly inspired by the dedication and devotion displayed by the Muslim community during Ramadan. Durham strives to be a safe and...
COVID-19 vaccine spring boosters now available for high-risk groups
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 02:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents in specific high-risk populations to receive a COVID-19 booster dose this spring.
Due to decreasing immunity and the risk of severe illness from COVID-19, individuals in the following high-risk groups are recommended to get a spring COVID-19 booster dose if it has been at least six months, or 168 days, since their last COVID-19 vaccination or confirmed COVID-19 infection: adults 65 and older; residents of long-term care...
Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 29 to May 27
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 01:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.
When and where:
Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
- Sunderland Memorial Arena (parking lot), 20 Park...