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Get ready for Curbside Giveaway Day on September 13

Are you thinking of taking part in Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, September 13?

Here’s how it works: on the event day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents place unwanted items (in good condition!) – clearly marked as “Free” – on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

Curbside Giveaway Day events are an opportunity to reduce the amount of garbage going to disposal by giving away your unwanted items or by going on a...

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

It’s that time of year again! 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, including distracted kids who may be excited to be back at school. Children should also be reminded about the importance of crossing the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection, and waiting until the road is clear and cars and cyclists have come to a complete...

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day 2025!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.

When: Saturday, September 13, from 7 a.m. to 7...

Uxbridge Updates - August 2025 Edition

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in...