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Regional Chair statement in response to increased demand for settlement services in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 09:25 AM
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:
“Durham Region strives to be a welcoming and inclusive Region; working together with community partners to co-ordinate the settlement of newcomers, including refugees and asylum-seekers, in our communities.
We—like other municipalities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area—have expanded our services to support the influx of...
Roadway line painting operations are currently underway
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 09:22 AM
Roadway line painting takes place on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until November. Line painting on roads is an important road safety feature. Line markings are used to define lanes and guide traffic on roadways, as well as provide guidance to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about allowable or prohibitive maneuvers.
Line painting is a moving operation that progresses at reduced speeds to ensure the proper application of road paint. Follow-up trucks travel behind the trucks applying the...
Protect waste collection workers from broken glass and sharp objects
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 09:16 AM
Residents are asked to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection.
By following a few simple steps, residents can help prevent injury for waste collection workers when collecting broken glass, broken porcelain or medical sharps. Broken glass or broken porcelain can easily break through a plastic bag and harm our workers or others. Medical sharps are objects that can cut skin and come in contact with bodily fluids, such as...
Watch for reserved lanes for buses and cyclists in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 09:11 AM
Reserved lanes for buses and cyclists are a traffic control device to help improve cyclist, driver and pedestrian safety. Reserved lanes are clearly marked with overhead diamond signs, ground-mounted diamond signs and pavement markings.
Bus-only lanes are reserved for public transit vehicles—Durham Region Transit buses and Go Transit buses—to help buses get through congested areas and stay on schedule. Motorists are prohibited from using bus-only lanes. Vehicles can enter bus-only lanes to...
Statement from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Mayors and Chairs
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 09:09 AM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of the Mayors and Chairs of Durham, Brampton, Halton, Hamilton, Markham, Mississauga, Oshawa, Peel, Toronto, Vaughan and York:
"Today, representatives of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Mayors and Chairs met to address how to best support increased demand for settlement services—despite various ongoing challenges and limitations.
For decades, GTHA municipalities have offered a welcoming community for refugees and asylum seekers. We’re...