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Welcome back Clarington: our fall recreational programming returns

Clarington August 31, 2020/- The Municipality of Clarington is launching its fall schedule for recreation programming. We will be reopening more facilities and are excited to welcome back residents after a prolonged closure. We are reintroducing drop-in programs, swimming lessons, public swimming and lane swims, fitness programming and offering 55+ Active Adult programs and recreational activities, including virtual classes.

“While fall will look a little differently in our facilities with physical...

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Residents invited to provide input on the 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan

Whitby, Ontario – From August 19 until September 30, Durham Region residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan by visiting the virtual public engagement website at DurhamWasteOpenHouse.ca.

A Long-term Waste Management Plan, or Waste Plan for short, is a roadmap that describes the Region’s vision and objectives for waste management over the next 20 years. As part of the comprehensive consultation process, residents will be able...

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Free digital services are now available for Durham businesses through Digital Main Street

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce additional support for businesses in Durham Region to expand their digital presence, adopt innovative tools and explore new training opportunities through Digital Service Squads, as part of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program.

Established in 2018, DMS Ontario was recently extended thanks to an investment of $42.5 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)...

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Durham Region returns to four garbage bag limit

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby, advise residents that the four-bag limit for curbside garbage collection will be returning on Tuesday, September 8, and that the sale of garbage bag tags is now available.

Residents can place up to four garbage bags at the curb every other week. To ensure your items are collected, and for the health and safety of our workers, please follow the below reminders:

• Garbage must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your...

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Durham Region Transit launches new On Demand app

Whitby, Ontario – On Monday, August 24 Durham Region Transit (DRT) is introducing a new and easier way to access On Demand service, which will increase the frequency and availability of service and give customers maximum flexibility in how they travel throughout the region.

On Demand is a personal, flexible service delivery model that provides customers public transit options based on their trip needs: whether it’s travelling stop-to-stop within a zone, facilitating connections...

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