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Protect waste collection workers from broken glass, syringes and sharp objects
Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 11:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection.
By following a few simple steps, residents can help prevent injury for waste collection workers when collecting medical sharps, broken glass or broken porcelain.
To dispose of broken glass or porcelain:
- Separate broken glass from other waste.
- Seal broken glass inside a securely taped...
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Durham Region celebrates National Public Service Week
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 10:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“In Durham Region, we strive to deliver strong, responsive and sustainable services that help to shape this region’s great quality of life.
We are proud to recognize National Public Service Week (June 11 to 17); to collectively acknowledge staff across all Regional sites for...
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Chalk Lake Springs temporarily closed during Lake Ridge Road construction
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 10:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). The Chalk Lake Springs are temporarily closed during this construction.
When: Access to the springs is expected to reopen towards the end of July once construction is substantially completed in the area of Chalk Lake Road.
Where: Chalk Lake Springs on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Uxbridge.
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Durham Region wins the OPWA Project of the Year Award for the Micro-home Supportive Housing Project
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 04:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) 2022 Project of the Year Award in the Structures, less than $2 million category for the Micro-home Supportive Housing Project.
In July 2020, The Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) Council voted to expedite the development of supportive housing to help address the needs of the Region’s unsheltered residents. These needs were heightened because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as unsheltered residents lost access to...
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Applications open for Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 09:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is seeking two new members, a professional from the stakeholder community and a person with a disability, who are passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible region.
The mandate of the AAC, which is a committee of council, is to act in an advisory role to Regional Council through the Finance & Administration Committee on the preparation, implementation and review of its annual accessibility plan and other...