Public Service Announcements

Region launches process for considering Settlement Area boundary expansion requests

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham’s Growth Management Study, the Region of Durham will be reviewing requests for Settlement Area boundary expansion.

When: New and/or amended requests for Settlement Area boundary expansion are now being accepted until May 31, 2021, as part of a 90-day submission window.

Why: The Provincial Growth Plan requires that the Region plan for 1.3 million residents and 460,000 jobs within the 2051 timeframe. The Growth Management Study will include a Land Needs...

Planned Power Outage in the City of Pickering, March 14 and 21

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham wants to inform residents in the City of Pickering that as a result of the work Elexicon will be performing on electrical system upgrades power supply will temporarily shut-off for approximately two hours on both days.  This outage may affect the water pressure in the affected area. Pressure will still be adequate but there will be a noticeable difference from what residents may be accustomed to. For more information about the planned outage...

Durham Region completes Environmental Assessment for Newcastle Urban Area water supply solutions

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine solutions to ensure the municipal water supply meets the service needs for the existing population and for the forecasted growth in the Newcastle Urban Area.

Based on the findings of this Municipal Class EA study, the preferred solution includes establishing a new pumping station and water reservoir on a new site, located on the west side of Arthur Street, north of the...

Regional Road 50 in Brock closed for rehabilitation of the bridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, is advising residents that Regional Road 50 will be closed over the Trent Severn Canal in the townships of Brock and Ramara from March 15 until the end of October.

When: Starting March 15 until the end of October. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 50, between Concession Road 11 and Canal Road, in the townships of Brock and Ramara.

Why: The closure is...

What to know ahead of your COVID-19 vaccination appointment

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has announced that as of Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m., residents 80 years and older (born in 1941 or earlier), can begin booking appointments to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know:

What: Information you will need to book an appointment online includes:

• Telephone number (home or cell phone)
• Home address, including postal code
• Email address (can be family support person)
• Health card number

Once appointment is confirmed, you will...