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Upcoming Launch of the Next Edition of the Building Code
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024 11:06 AM
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario CodeNews e-bulletin #354, dated April 10, 2024, to announce the release of the 2024 Edition of Ontario's Building Code.
The 2024 Ontario Building Code will come into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period that extends until March 31, 2025, for applications for which the working drawings were substantially complete before January 1, 2025.
Note of the following dates in the transition timeline:
April 10,...
Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8
Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024 04:12 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 27 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington
Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Don Beer...
Township of Brock Helps Residents Plant Trees for Less with the Leaf Backyard Tree Planting Program
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:40 AM
Brock residents interested in greening their properties and combating climate change can benefit from a partnership between the Township of Brock and the Regional Municipality of Durham, which offers subsidized native trees and shrubs through LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests).
Since declaring a climate emergency in 2020, Durham Region has been actively developing community action plans in collaboration with local municipalities and key partners such as LEAF. One simple step...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 22
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 11:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of April 22.
When: Spring battery collection occurs from April 22 to 26 on blue box 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...
Notice of a Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment on April 29 at 6:00 pm
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 03:36 PM
A public meeting will be held for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA-2024-01) by Weston Consulting on behalf of Beaverton Common Inc. for lands located at Part of Lot 11, Concession 5 on Highway 12 in Beaverton. The owner is proposing to develop the subject lands for a variety of commercial uses. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is to include a more fulsome list of permitted uses within the C4-9 zone.
The purpose of the public meeting is to present...