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Region of Durham wins two OPWA Project of the Year awards
Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 08:48 AM
The Region of Durham’s innovative Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) Rehabilitation Project was recently awarded the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) 2022 Project of the Year Award in the Transportation, less than $2 million category.
Newtonville Road, in the Municipality of Clarington, was the location for an innovative project that used recycled materials in road construction. The first phase of the project was completed using conventional road rehabilitation methods and materials. The...
Durham Region announces the winners of the Waste App Contest
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 02:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario – From May 1 to 31, more than 9,500 residents entered the Durham Region Waste App Contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of their choosing. The contest encouraged residents to enter by downloading either the Durham Region Waste app or the Whitby Waste Buddy app, which resulted in more than 3,000 new app downloads.
Thank you to all Durham residents who participated in the contest. A special congratulations to the winners who were randomly selected from each area...
Protect waste collection workers from broken glass, syringes and sharp objects
Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 11:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents 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 medical sharps, broken glass or broken porcelain.
To dispose of broken glass or porcelain:
- Separate broken glass from other waste.
- Seal broken glass inside a securely taped...
Durham Region Health Department begins weekly beach monitoring for 2023
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 10:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout Durham as part of the annual Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 5 indicate that all public beaches are safe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
Test results for the week of June 5, 2023
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Durham Region celebrates National Public Service Week
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 10:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“In Durham Region, we strive to deliver strong, responsive and sustainable services that help to shape this region’s great quality of life.
We are proud to recognize National Public Service Week (June 11 to 17); to collectively acknowledge staff across all Regional sites for...