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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of June 7, 2021

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout the Region as part of the 2021 Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 7 indicate that no beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of June 7, 2021

Virtual North Durham Seniors’ Fair and Learning Series

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is partnering with the Township of Brock, Township of Scugog and Township of Uxbridge to host the Virtual North Durham Seniors’ Fair and Virtual North Durham Learning Series. 

When: The Virtual North Durham Seniors’ Fair is Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 24, followed by the Virtual North Durham Learning Series from July 2021 to March 2022.

Where: Due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures, this event will be held virtually at

Durham Region moves to Step One of Roadmap on June 11

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario announced Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen will begin on Friday, June 11.

When: Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.

What: The decision was based on the province-wide vaccination rate and continuing improvements in key public health and health system indicators. Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 10 people.
• Non-essential retail permitted...

Road closure on Winchester Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a full road closure on Winchester Road East in the Town of Whitby.

When: Saturday, June 5 from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Winchester Road East (Regional Road 3), from Anderson Street (Regional Road 36) to Thornton Road (Regional Road 52) in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete paving operations.

Note: Traffic detour signs have been posted. Access will be maintained...