Public Service Announcements

“Seaton Village” takes the spotlight in recent online poll

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the name of our new 200-bed long-term care home in Seaton (Pickering): Seaton Village. A facility that will be designed to cater to the diverse needs of our residents, while ensuring personalized care respects everyone’s dignity and independence.

Where: The Region of Durham is building a new long-term care home in the City of Pickering, with support from the Province of Ontario. This 200-bed home will be in the Seaton community (between Brock...

Lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in Sunderland

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Jane Street and Ida Street in the Township of Brock’s community of Sunderland.

When: Week of September 30 to mid-December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Jane Street, from Ida Street to approximately 230 metres north of Ida Street, and Ida Street between Albert Street and Jane Street, in Sunderland.

Why: For a watermain replacement.

Note: Watermain work in this...

New all-way stop at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero and in collaboration with the City of Oshawa, The Regional Municipality of Durham is adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road.

Where: At the intersection of Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) and Harbour Road in Oshawa.

When: Tentatively scheduled for September 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To improve road safety. 

Note: The new all-way stop will...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the City of Pickering.

When: Ongoing until October 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road from east of York Road 30 (Markham Pickering Townline Road) to west of Sideline 26 (Whites Road) in Pickering.

Why: For road resurfacing.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete...

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

This PSA has been edited to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in the City of Oshawa.

When: October 1 to November 8, 2024. Daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.

Where:  Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2), from 250 metres south of Windfields Farm Drive to Windfields Farm Drive, in the City of...