Press Releases

Reminder: Drop off unwanted items during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
• Saturday, October 5 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry

Why: Durham Region’s Environment Days support a circular economy, a model...

Building pathways to an active future in Uxbridge

Building pathways to an active future in Uxbridge Uxbridge, Ontario, September 4, 2024 — The trail system in Uxbridge will be revitalized and expanded following a combined investment of $260,000 from the federal government and the Township of Uxbridge through the Active Transportation Fund. Announced by Member of Parliament Jennifer O’Connell and Mayor Dave Barton, the project will help to improve affordable and sustainable transportation options for residents. This project involves work at three...

Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

When: Saturday, September 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: All Durham residents are encouraged to take part by placing their unwanted items—that may...

Help kids get to school safely by slowing down in school zones

With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians—especially distracted kids who are excited to be back at school; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to...

Phase Two of the 2nd Avenue Tree Removal Project to Commence this Fall

The second phase of the Township of Uxbridge and the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority’s tree removal project is scheduled to commence October 1st, 2024, with the removal taking place in the area located on the West side of 2nd Avenue, between Rosena Lane & Bolster Lane.

In a continuous effort to restore this area, Manitoba Maples, an invasive species which prevents the growth of other species, will be removed from the meadow. The removal will be conducted with a mulching machine,...