Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West (Regional Road 58) in the City of Oshawa.

When: August 17 to 18 (daytime only). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Adelaide Avenue West, from Thornton Road to Severn Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary service.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

Virtual PASS Case Management event to highlight community resources

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is hosting a virtual Prompt Access to Single Session (PASS) Case Management event where adults (18 years of age or older) with a developmental disability and/or their caregivers can speak directly with an experienced and knowledgeable case manager. Registration is required to attend.

When: August 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: Due to the COVID-19 physical distancing measures, this event will be held virtually.

Why: Many adults with a developmental...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East near Brock Street North in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East near Brock Street North in the Town of Whitby.

When: Day and night August 17 to August 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road East, from 140 metres east of Brock Street North to 250 metres east of Brock Street North, in Whitby.

Why: Construction of an entrance to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction...

New Regional Woodland By-law to replace Tree By-law effective immediately

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has introduced a new Regional Woodland By-law (30-2020); replacing the previous Regional Tree By-law (31-2012).

When: Effective immediately.

Where: Across Durham’s eight local area municipalities.

Why: To prohibit or regulate the destruction or injury of trees in woodlands within Durham Region.

Note: The Regional Woodland By-law applies to the injury or removal of trees in a woodland of one hectare or greater in size, or in any Sensitive Natural...

Civic holiday will affect blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department reminds residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection in the City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby due to the upcoming Civic Holiday on August 3.

When: August 4 to 8.  

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. This means that residents with collection scheduled for Monday, August 3 will temporarily have their collection...