Durham Works

Are you prepared for winter weather? Take a look at our check list!

Driving conditions in winter can be challenging. Ensure you are ready for driving in the winter by:

• Installing winter-rated tires, which can help improve safety and increase traction on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads.
• Having an emergency kit in the trunk of your vehicle with items such as blankets, a shovel, a flashlight, a flare, food and a first-aid kit.
• Using a windshield-washer fluid rated for -40°C or lower.
• Checking the weather forecasts and driving conditions before going out on the...

Comment on the York Region Works Project Report by December 4

The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are working together to carry out the York Region Sewage Works Project, a long-term wastewater infrastructure project spanning across Ajax and Pickering in Durham Region and several cities and towns in York Region.

The York Region Sewage Works Project will increase the existing capacity of the York Durham Sewage System, including new or expanded wastewater sewers, pumping stations and enhancements to the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant...

Share your voice on proposed solutions for the north Oshawa and north Whitby sanitary sewer

Your voice matters! The Region of Durham is seeking your comments as part of the Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment Process which is reviewing the sanitary sewer infrastructure and capacity in north Whitby and north Oshawa.

Review the proposed solutions to plan for any necessary system upgrades required to handle increased flows from planned growth areas and provide comments by November 23 by visiting durham.ca/OshawaWhitbySanitarySewer.

See and be seen, during darker commuting hours

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, creating darker commuting hours that affect visibility on roadways. Our collision data shows that the highest number of pedestrian and cyclist-involved collisions take place between October and December. Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists need to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

The following tips for roadway users will help improve safety for everyone:

Drivers:

• Pay special attention to crosswalks and sidewalks leading to...

Keeping teen drivers safe: National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week is taking place across Canada from October 15 to 21.

The Region of Durham’s collision statistics show that approximately one quarter of all fatal and injury-causing collisions involve young drivers aged 16 to 25. Inexperience and driving beyond a driver’s skill level are the primary reasons why young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in a collision. As a result, young drivers have been identified as an emphasis area for our Durham Vision Zero