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Durham York Energy Centre Environmental Screening Report available for public review

Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have submitted an Environmental Screening Report to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In response to population growth, the report requests an amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) to process an additional 20,000 tonnes of garbage, for an annual total of 160,000 tonnes of garbage. The ECA for the DYEC currently allows the facility to process up...

Durham Region to introduce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Our community has shown great strength and resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic. People have come together to take care of one another; respect public health measures; protect the most vulnerable; and roll up sleeves to reduce pressure on our health-care system.

To continue to keep staff and the community safe, Durham Region is implementing...

Regional Council approves 2022 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan and Action Plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2022 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) and first  Action Plan (2022 to 2026).

Developed in consultation with Durham Region’s many stakeholders, the approved Waste Plan is a roadmap that describes the Region’s Guiding Principles, Vision and Objectives for waste management over the next approximately 20 years.

The Waste Plan guides the Region in developing innovative ways to use waste as a resource in a circular economy,...

Limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available at community immunization clinics starting Jan. 26

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will be offering a limited number of appointments for Pfizer vaccine for residents 30 and older. Pfizer appointments will be available starting on Jan. 26 at Durham Region community immunization clinics located at Pickering SmartCentres (former Winners location) and at Oshawa Centre (Sears location). Additional Pfizer vaccine appointments between Feb. 1 and Feb. 13 will be made available later this week once vaccine supply is confirmed.

Individuals...