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Seasonal leaf and yard waste collection ending for the year

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is ending December 11 and will resume in the spring of 2021.

When: The last curbside collection for seasonal leaf and yard waste will take place the week of December 7.

Residents should check their waste management calendars, visit durham.ca/waste or download the Durham Region Waste App to see their specific collection days.

Where: The Region collects leaf and yard waste in the...

Durham Region reminds residents to be safe on the roads

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

With the increase of residents staying home amid COVID-19, there are more pedestrians and cyclists out in the community. It’s also getting darker earlier during the prime hours for people to take a walk or cycle.

Durham Region is offering the following tips to all roadway users to improve safety.

For...

Residents invited to provide input on Major Transit Station Areas Proposed Policy Directions

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham has released Proposed Policy Directions pertaining to Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs).

What: There are eight MTSAs identified within Durham along the GO Train Lakeshore East line. Four of the proposed MTSAs are located along the committed GO East extension to Bowmanville at Thornton’s Corners, Central Oshawa, Courtice, and Bowmanville. The MTSA Proposed Policy Directions provide an overview of the proposed MTSAs, summarizes best...

Region of Durham seeks members for the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking Durham Region resident volunteers to serve as members of the Energy-From-Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC).

When: Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Where: Please send resumé and detailed cover letter to:

Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3
Email: melodee.smart@durham.ca
Fax:...

Durham Regional Council approves new Master Housing Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved a new Master Housing Strategy to improve housing access for everyone.

The Strategy aims to improve affordability and access to housing across Durham Region, while highlighting priorities in At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024, including providing affordable rent, greater housing choice, strong and vibrant neighbourhoods, and ending homelessness.

The new Master Housing Strategy is a living document that will:

• Revitalize the Durham...