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Durham Region's Broadband Study Survey Reminder

The Region of Durham is working in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s R2B2 (Regional and Rural Broadband) project.

Broadband access is essential for the well-being and economic competitiveness of the region’s residents, businesses and institutions. It’s a vital piece of modern infrastructure that prepares us for the digital future. Help us to identify specific issues with service levels by taking our Broadband Survey.

Both those with good access and those with slow access should take the...

Retirement Letter from Paul Allore, CAO

July 6, 2020

Residents of Scugog, Colleagues and Business Associates of Scugog:

It’s been a difficult decision, but after more than 37 years of municipal and provincial public service I have decided to retire as your Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Council has commenced the process of finding my replacement and I will continue as CAO until a suitable candidate is found.

As you might imagine the decision is bittersweet. On the one hand there are exciting projects in the works and many opportunities...

Township proceeds with Phase 2 reopening of facilities and modified programs beginning the week of July 13, 2020

As we begin to enter stage 2 of Ontario's framework to reopening the Province, Scugog is taking a cautious approach to reopening its amenities and services to protect staff and public health.

Scugog Emergency Control Group and staff have prepared reopening protocols to ensure the health and safety of patrons. Below is a list of services and amenities showing what is opening and when.

What can you expect?
As we start to reopen our facilities they may look different, with a limited number of patrons...

NOTICE OF PASSING OF INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW 42-20

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Scugog passed Interim Control By-law No. 42-20 on the 29th day of June, 2020, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that Interim Control By-law No. 42-20 will be in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of passing, lapsing June 29th, 2021, but may be extended by Council for an additional one-year period in accordance with Section 38 of the Planning Act, or repealed by Council at an earlier...

Scugog Fire and Emergency Services 2019 Annual Report presented to Council

At the Planning and Community Affairs committee meeting held on Monday, June 22, Fire Chief Mark Berney presented the 2019 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report.

The Fire Protection and Prevention Act charges municipalities with the responsibility of providing fire protection services as well as deliver fire safety and prevention public education and outreach to the community. In 2017, Council endorsed the Scugog Fire Master Plan (MFP) and the Fire Services Modernization Implementation Plan...