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Recycle your batteries during the week of October 7 on top of your Green Bin
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:54 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their Green Bin collection days, during the week of October 7.
When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 7 to 11 on Green Bin collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery...
Area wide speed limit reduction in Cannington
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 02:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Cannington.
Where: Cameron Street (Regional Road 12) from 260 metres west of Albert Street to 300 metres east of McRae Street in Cannington. The Township of Brock local roads within the community will also be changed to 40 km/h.
When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed on...
Lane restrictions on Cameron Street West in Cannington in the Township of Brock
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Cameron Street West (Regional Road 12) in the community of Cannington in the Township of Brock.
When: September 16 to October 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Cameron Street West, from King Street South to Ann Street South, in Cannington.
Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe construction of an...
Grade 5 Action Pass returns to Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 01:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with local municipal recreation centres and the Oshawa Mary Street YMCA, is once again offering the Grade 5 Action Pass for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Grade 5 Action Pass gives students the opportunity to enjoy free public swimming, skating and drop-in programs at participating recreation centres across Durham Region. The pass is valid from September 2024 to August 2025 and provides unlimited use for students during this...
Beaver River Bridge Replacement Update August 30, 2024
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 03:48 AM
The Region of Durham is currently designing temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The old bridge will be replaced with a new structure and is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is scheduled to be opened to traffic in the Fall of 2024.
The Region's contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., mobilized to the site on July...