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Roadway line painting operations are now underway

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can follow line painting operations in real time using live traffic and navigation apps.

When: Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until November.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,300 lane kilometres in Durham,...

Upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: June 13 to September 30. Unfavourable weather may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice.

Why: To safely install a new watermain and sanitary sewer and to complete road reconstruction.

Note: Baseline Road remains closed between Cigas...

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending multi-year approach to prepare for future growth

Following a review of emergency response, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending a multi-year approach to prepare for future growth.

Staff in the Emergency and Fire Services Department have drafted a recommendation report for Council consideration at the June 19, 2023, Joint Committee Meeting. The report, which will be publicly available on June 14, looks at several components regarding our current staffing structure, response times, and fire hall capacity. It will provide a roadmap...

Durham Region and Clarington welcome international dignitaries for clean energy roundtable

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 and Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington:

“This morning, we were honoured to welcome distinguished guests to Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington Nuclear Generating Station for a roundtable energy discussion and small modular reactor (SMR) site tour, hosted by OPG and facilitated by the Energy Council of Canada.

Dignitaries in...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster recognizing Pride Month

Throughout the month of June, Clarington comes together as a community to honour, celebrate, and support our 2SLGBTQIA+ residents, their contributions, and the progress we have made toward equality and inclusivity.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the challenges they have triumphed over and those that persist. We acknowledge the importance of fostering an environment of respect, and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their sexual...