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Region of Durham - Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement cameras deployed for data collection
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 01:40 PM
Durham Region’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras have been deployed and are in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. At this time, the ASE cameras will be operating in data collection mode and no fines will be issued.
ASE is a tool used to help improve road user safety by increasing speed compliance, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones.
Once fully operational,...
Region of Durham - Regional Chair officially proclaims June as Seniors’ Month
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 11:52 AM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of Regional Council, I have officially proclaimed June to be Seniors’ Month in the Region of Durham. Seniors’ Month is a time to recognize the valuable contributions that seniors have made, and continue to make, to our community.
COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on our senior population. Now, more than ever, seniors need our support....
New Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 02:31 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. While drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles, residents can now follow line painting operations using Waze—an innovative live traffic and navigation app.
When: Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or overnight, until October.
Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including all Regional roads...
Region of Durham - Celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 12:06 PM
Residents are invited to join an uplifting, virtual celebration of our amazing community by tuning in to Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1.
From 2 to 5 p.m., this collaborative event—in co-operation with the Region of Durham and all eight local-area municipalities—will highlight unique attractions and talents that drive our vibrant arts and culture scene. This event celebrates our region and our one-of-a-kind mix of small-town hospitality and unique urban amenities.
Durham Region is a community...
Region of Durham - Water conservation for Beaverton residents
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:40 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in Beaverton while staff inspect and clean the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility).
When: Now until June 5. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Beaverton, Township of Brock
Why: An internal inspection and cleaning of the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility) is necessary to ensure the...