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New Durham Region Green Bin Purchases Available Online

Justin Barber

Jul 10, 2024

Durham Region residents can now purchase new Green Bins, kitchen containers, and backyard composters or exchange broken Green Bins and kitchen containers online with free delivery. Delivery is expected to take approximately 10 days. A limited number of additional Green Bins are available for online purchase at a reduced rate of $10, with a maximum of one per household. Additional Green Bins can be purchased at the full cost of $19 each. There is no limit to the number of Green Bins that can be set out for collection each week, and the maximum weight per Green Bin is 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Residents can visit durham.ca/NewBins to make their purchases or exchanges.

Armed Robbery at Clarington Gas Station

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Esso Gas Station located at 1451 Regional Highway 2 in Clarington. A male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from an employee while threatening with a knife. The suspect fled the scene

Community Sessions Announced for Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

Lakeridge Health has announced two community visioning sessions to discuss the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. The sessions will be held on October 22, 2024, in-person at Bowmanville Hospital, and on October 30, 2024, virtually via Zoom. These sessions aim to present the latest redevelopment plans and gather community feedback. The

Ontario Expands Employment Services to Three New Regions

The Ontario government has announced the expansion of its integrated employment services to three additional regions: Toronto, Northeast Ontario, and Northwest Ontario. This expansion is part of the Employment Services Transformation (EST) initiative aimed at connecting jobseekers, including those on social assistance and people with disabilities, to employment opportunities. David

New All-Way Stop to be Installed at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in Oshawa

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the installation of a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa. The installation is tentatively scheduled for September 25, though weather conditions may affect this timeline. The new traffic control measure will

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Armed Robbery at Clarington Gas Station

Community Sessions Announced for Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

Ontario Expands Employment Services to Three New Regions

New All-Way Stop to be Installed at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in Oshawa