Community News

Durham Region returns to four garbage bag limit

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby, advise residents that the four-bag limit for curbside garbage collection will be returning on Tuesday, September 8, and that the sale of garbage bag tags is now available.

Residents can place up to four garbage bags at the curb every other week. To ensure your items are collected, and for the health and safety of our workers, please follow the below reminders:

• Garbage must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your...

Durham Region Transit launches new On Demand app

Whitby, Ontario – On Monday, August 24 Durham Region Transit (DRT) is introducing a new and easier way to access On Demand service, which will increase the frequency and availability of service and give customers maximum flexibility in how they travel throughout the region.

On Demand is a personal, flexible service delivery model that provides customers public transit options based on their trip needs: whether it’s travelling stop-to-stop within a zone, facilitating connections...

Council passes unprecedented COVID-19 financial support package for taxpayers and businesses

Clarington June 23, 2020/- During a marathon Committee session culminating in a late-night Council meeting, Clarington Council passed an unprecedented financial support package for taxpayers and business owners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The support package totals $2 million, with $1 million dedicated to a temporary property tax relief program, and the remaining $1 million going to a Community Improvement Plan to help qualifying businesses.

The property tax relief program will...

Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazards Management Plan Update: Phase 4 – Draft Final Report Comments

PORT HOPE, June 19, 2020 - In 1990, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, in partnership with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority, completed a Shoreline Management Plan for the Lake Ontario shoreline to guide shoreline management within their respective jurisdictions.

Shorelines are forever changing, and the 1990 Plan required updating to reflect these changes. Zuzek Incorporated, out of Waterdown ON, was retained to update...

Mandatory water restrictions for Newcastle and Newtonville

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Newcastle and Newtonville of mandatory water restrictions during the extreme hot weather. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: Effective immediately.

Where: Newcastle and Newtonville in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: Water use restrictions are necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies,...