Community News

Appointments to replace outdated residential water meters are being scheduled

Whitby, Ontario – On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Neptune Technology Group will be scheduling appointments with property owners whose water meters need replacement.

When: Residents may receive notices from now until the replacement program is completed.

Why: To upgrade existing water meters and update user accounts to allow the Region of Durham to conduct remote readings.

Note: Neptune will attempt to contact the property owner via letter and by phone regarding planned water meter...

Business Count returns to Durham

Whitby, Ontario – As part of an annual Region project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting a Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.

Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments in...

‘Act on Litter’ and help put litter in its proper place

Each year, the second Tuesday of May marks the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, an initiative to raise awareness of the impacts of waste on our environment and encourage everyone to do their part to help keep our environment clean and healthy for generations to come. This year, the Provincial Day of Action on Litter is May 9, 2023.

We all play a role in reducing the amount of waste going to landfills. Together, we can take action at home and in the community by reducing, diverting, or...

Road closure on Regional Road 3 in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Regional Road 3 in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: The closure is from May 1 until early June. The entire construction project is anticipated to be completed by November. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 3, from Bowmanville Avenue to 300 metres west, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: The closure is required for the construction of a...

Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 24

Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2023 Weight Restriction season will be April 23.

When: April 24.

Where: Signs will be removed from Regional roads...