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Chair Henry encourages residents to wear masks in shared indoor spaces
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 01:39 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:
“While there have been many signs of optimism and progress, the latest data suggests that we are in yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as cases begin to rise once more.
Although it is not mandated by the Provincial government, and while I respect your right to choose, I, along with the Durham Region Health Department, strongly...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 18
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 02:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 18.
When: Spring battery collection occurs the week of April 18 on blue box collection days. Please note the change to Oshawa and Whitby residents’ scheduled blue box collection this week due to the statutory holiday. Collection will occur April 19 to 23 in these municipalities.
Where: Households across...
Changes to the waste collection schedule due to statutory holidays
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 03:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming statutory holidays.
When and where: Residents of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge who have curbside collection scheduled for Friday, April 15, will have their waste collected the following day on Saturday, April 16.
Oshawa and Whitby residents with blue box collection scheduled for Friday, April 15, will have their recyclables...
Durham Region selected to host 2023 Ontario Parasport Games
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 11:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region will host the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, building on the success and legacy of hosting these Games in 2019, and continuing growth of our inclusive, accessible, and adaptive sport opportunities.
The 2023 Durham Region Ontario Parasport Games will attract approximately 550 participants and result in an anticipated local economic impact of between $500,000 and $1 million. There will be 11 sport competitions at eight venues, along with an opening ceremony, and two dinners...
Chair Henry applauds Regional Councillor Ted Smith on Royal Agricultural Winter Fair appointment
Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 11:23 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“It is my pleasure to offer congratulations to Regional Councillor Ted Smith on behalf of the Region of Durham, for his appointment to the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Board of Governors. Durham Regional Council unanimously appointed Councillor Smith as the Region’s representative for the 2022 season.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, also known as The Royal, has...