Durham Region News

Celebrating National Tree Day in Durham Region

National Tree Day is quickly approaching. On September 25, 2024, Durham Region celebrates the benefits that trees bring to our communities and quality of life. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of trees and to highlight the efforts of local tree planting programs, Durham TREES and LEAF, both of which are making a tangible impact on our environment and quality of life.

Trees are vital to our ecosystem. They provide shade, improve air quality, reduce stormwater run-off, and create...

Sunderland, Brock Township New Municipal Well Drilling – 32 Jane Street

The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Sunderland of
upcoming construction of a new drilled well to replace the existing Municipal Well 3.
When: Thursday, September 19 until Friday, November 1.
Where: 32 Jane Street, Sunderland in the Township of Brock
Why: Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the well drilling site may experience increased noise
levels due to the well construction and testing. Drinking water quality and supply is not anticipated to
be...

Beaver River Bridge Replacement update September 12, 2024

The Region of Durham is currently designing temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The old bridge will be replaced with a new structure and is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is scheduled to be opened to traffic in the late Fall of 2024.

The Region's contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., mobilized to the site on...

Recycle your batteries during the week of October 7 on top of your Green Bin

The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their Green Bin collection days, during the week of October 7.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 7 to 11 on Green Bin collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery...

Area wide speed limit reduction in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Cannington.

Where: Cameron Street (Regional Road 12) from 260 metres west of Albert Street to 300 metres east of McRae Street in Cannington. The Township of Brock local roads within the community will also be changed to 40 km/h.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed on...