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Lane Restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Brock
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of construction and lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock.
When: April 25 to June 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Lake Ridge Road from north of Sunderland Road (Regional Road 10) to south of Concession Road 7 in the Township of Brock.
Why: To safely complete road rehabilitation.
Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will...

Yard waste collection delays continue in Brock
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2022 01:49 PM
Yard waste collection delays in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of yard waste collection delays in the Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge. Collection delays are expected to continue on a weekly basis until June.
Why: There is an industry-wide labour shortage of truck drivers across Canada, which has impacted the...
Compost Giveaway - May 7, 2022
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2022 09:00 AM
The Durham Region Waste Management Department will be hosting a Compost Giveaway on Saturday May 7, 2022 from 8:00 am.. - noon at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, 176 Main Street in Beaverton.
- Residents may fill up to four (4) blue boxes with compost
- Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will be available for sale. (Debit and e-transfer only)
- Damaged blue boxes and green bins may also be exchanged for new ones free of charge
- Please bring a non-perishable food item for...

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available through the Health Department
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received a limited supply of the Novavax Nuvaxovid (Novavax) COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax offers a new COVID-19 vaccine option for individuals who are not able to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or have been waiting for an alternative to the mRNA vaccines. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available at Durham Region COVID-19 community immunization clinics.
The two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is available for adults...

Durham Is Our Home campaign celebrates newcomer residents and encourages diversity and inclusion
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham, with support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, is launching the Durham is Our Home awareness campaign. Durham is Our Home celebrates newcomer residents of Durham and encourages all residents and community members to be welcoming to newcomers to harness the collective success of the community.
As part of the campaign, a video was developed to celebrate the diversity of Durham Region and showcase the experiences of members of the...