Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 09:27 AM
March 19, 2021 – As vaccines begin to roll out more steadily, the Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus is calling for the federal and provincial governments to work together to develop a flexible plan to re-open that supports small business, increases well-being, and allows for a gradual return to normalcy.
OBCM recognizes the importance of public health measures in keeping Ontarians safe throughout the pandemic and is grateful for the supports from the Federal and Provincial governments thus...
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 12:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming statutory holidays.
When and where: Residents of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge who have curbside collection scheduled for Friday, April 2, will have their waste collected the following day on Saturday, April 3.
Oshawa and Whitby residents with blue box collection scheduled for Friday, April 2, will have their recyclables...
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 12:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to residents who are 70 years and older, or those who will be turning 70 in 2021. Appointments for the 70-plus eligibility group will begin at 1 p.m. on March 29. To book an appointment, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment. Residents who need assistance to book an appointment can call 1-888-444-5113. In addition to residents 70 and older, the Health Department will continue to provide...
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 01:07 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Regional Council has unanimously endorsed the Corporate Climate Action Plan and approved targets to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100 per cent by 2045.
In 2020, Regional Council declared a climate emergency. This plan provides the framework required for Durham Region to reduce GHG emissions associated with Regional corporate operations. While the Region’s corporate emissions make up roughly three per cent of Durham Region’s total emissions, through...
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 04:39 PM
Farewell Creek Trail phase 2 moving forward with a new alignment
Council has approved the final alignment for phase 2 of the Farewell Creek Trail. After extensive debate and investigation of alternate route alignments, Council has chosen an in-valley option that will see a branch of the trail meander toward Townline Road along Farewell Creek, with a future potential connection to Oshawa’s path on Grandview Street at the Townline Road boundary. Staff have been directed to investigate and provide...
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