Public Service Announcements

Durham Region Transit offers free PRESTO cards with minimum $6.50 purchase

Whitby, Ontario – To encourage the transition to contactless fare payment, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will waive the $6 activation fee for those who load a minimum of $6.50 on their card at the time of purchase – the equivalent of two single ride PRESTO taps – through to the end of 2020.

When: PRESTO cards will be available starting September 13, 2020.

Where: Customers can pick up a free PRESTO card, with a minimum purchase of $6.50, at the following DRT points of sale:

• Pickering Town Centre Guest...

Lane restrictions at Rossland Road West and Westney Road North intersection in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions at the intersection of Rossland Road West and Westney Road North (Regional Road 31) in Ajax.

When: September 14 to 17 (daytime only from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Rossland Road West and Westney Road North in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To safely modify an existing watermain valve chamber.

Note: The Region realizes that the...

Reminder: Register for local activities and practise safe cycling during Bike Month

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From September 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including educational webinars, a cycling photo scavenger hunt, a cycling panel discussion and Ride4United Way.

Why: Bike...

Celebrate Bike Month in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From September 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including educational webinars, a cycling photo scavenger hunt, a cycling panel discussion and Ride4United Way.

Why: Bike...

Port Perry residents asked to practise additional water conservation during water tower maintenance

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents using the Port Perry municipal water supply to practise additional water conservation efforts as the Works Department conducts maintenance on the Port Perry water tower. Residents should limit non-essential water use during this time.

When: Friday, September 4 to Friday, October 2. Once the work is completed, residents may return to normal water conservation efforts. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:...