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Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazards Management Plan Update

Phase 3 – Call for Comments

PORT HOPE, February 25, 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.

Shoreline management combines knowledge and understanding of water impacts such as wave uprush, sediment movement, and flooding...

GO East Extension will keep Durham on the right track

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:

“Today, Durham Region remains on the right track. We are pleased to see the GO east expansion moving ahead; offering an option that meets the needs of our growing communities.

Metrolinx has confirmed a route—north of Highway 401—that will provide rail service from Union Station (in Toronto) to Thornton’s Corners, a central station in...

Watch your speed: radar feedback signs are in your community

In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Region of Durham has launched a speed radar feedback (RFB) sign program on Regional roads to improve driver awareness of speed limits on Regional roads and reduce aggressive driving.

The signs will be installed in locations rotating throughout the Region such as hamlets, school zones, community safety zones and other locations where the signs have been pre-determined to have the greatest benefit based on several factors, including speeding patterns, collision...

CN Public Inquiry Line

CN’s Public Inquiry Line is the central point of contact for the public with non-emergency concerns, such as:

• Noise (e.g. train whistling)
• Condition of property and crossings (e.g. grade crossings, rail ties)
• Environment (e.g. vegetation, grass cutting, trees)
• Permits and flag persons
• General operations (e.g. train speeds, hours of operation)

You can contact the CN’s Public Inquiry Line by phone at 1-888-888-5909 or by email at contact@cn.ca. All inquiries must go through the Public...

Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy

The Province of Ontario is developing its next Poverty Reduction Strategy. Take the time to visit their website, learn about the initiative. Fill out the survey and share your feedback on ways to reduce poverty in Ontario. Visit Ontario.ca/povertysurvey.