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Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane shifting and restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering. 

When: August 16 to the end of September. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bayly Street between Sandy Beach Road and Krosno Boulevard, in the City of Pickering. 

Why: To construct a new turn lane taper and services to support new development.

Note: The Region recognizes that the construction...

Local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics begin winding down

Whitby, Ontario – Effective Aug. 14, Durham Region Health Department will begin winding down local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics, giving community members a few more weeks to get their first or second dose at one of these clinics.

Walk-in opportunities for either first or second doses continue to be available at all mass immunization clinics for anyone 12 and older. People are also still able to book appointments at www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113. Individuals...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of August 2, 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 2 indicate that two 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 August 2, 2021

Municipality	Beach	Status

Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Pickering on August 21

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the City of Pickering, is hosting a Diversion Day on August 21. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge. Residents are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank. Please ensure that boxes and cans aren’t damaged, opened or expired.

When: Saturday, August 21, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Don Beer Arena...

Scugog Waste Management Facility will be temporarily closed to the public

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Scugog Waste Management Facility (WMF) in the Township of Scugog will be temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the installation of new scales.  

When: August 24 to 28, reopening on August 31.

Where: Scugog WMF (1623 Reach Street, Port Perry)

Why: To accommodate the installation of new scales. Users of the Scugog WMF are encouraged to visit the Oshawa WMF at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, during...