Public Service Announcements

Changes to curbside waste collection and waste facility hours of operation in observance of Canada Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of changes to scheduled curbside collection, as well as Regional Waste Management Facilities hours, in observance of the Canada Day holiday.

When: July 1 to 4.

Where: Durham Region (across all eight local area municipalities).

All residents with curbside collection scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 will temporarily have their collection moved to the following day. This shift will continue throughout the week with curbside collection...

Lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in the Town of Whitby.

When: June 25 to 26 (day and night). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Dundas Street East, from Kantium Way to 100 meters west of Kantium Way, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To safely repair an existing sanitary sewer.

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

UPDATE: Road closure on Fishlock Street due to watermain construction on Harwood Avenue North in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a temporary road closure on Fishlock Street due to ongoing construction at Harwood Avenue North, from Kerrison Drive West to Rossland Road West, in the Town of Ajax.

When: June 24 to 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Fishlock Street, at Harwood Avenue North, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To safely construct a new watermain.

Note: Traffic will be diverted by a signed detour route....

Reminder: Celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way on July 1

Whitby, Ontario – On July 1, join us as we celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way—an uplifting, virtual celebration of the communities in Durham Region. To see a special Canada Day message check out this video.

New and exciting performances and family friendly entertainment have been announced for the event including:

• O’Canada performed by local artist, Kalista Wilson 
• Baking beaver tails with MasterChef Canada winner and host of Mary’s Kitchen Crush, Mary Berg
• Soca entertainment from The Fuh Fun Band

Road closure on Goodwood Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a temporarily road closure on Goodwood Road (Regional Road 21) at the York-Durham Heritage Railway crossing.

When: June 26, starting at 7 a.m. for approximately 10 hours. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Goodwood Road, between Old Mill Lane and Concession Road 3, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To safely remove and replace asphalt pavement at the railway crossing.

Note: Traffic will...