Public Service Announcements

Recycle your batteries during the week of October 7 on top of your Green Bin

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their Green Bin collection days, during the week of October 7.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 7 to 11 on Green Bin collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in...

Area wide speed limit reduction in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Cannington.

Where: Cameron Street (Regional Road 12) from 260 metres west of Albert Street to 300 metres east of McRae Street in Cannington. The Township of Brock's local roads within the community will also be changed to 40 km/h.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed on...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: September 11 to 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8, between Owen Road and Concession 6, in Uxbridge.

Why: To safely complete emergency bank stabilization.

Note: During the day, Regional Road 8 will be reduced to one lane with traffic control on-site. During the night the roadway will be opened to two...

Join the Region of Durham’s Truth and Reconciliation Awareness Walk

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with the City of Pickering and Town of Whitby, is hosting a walk in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 20 at 9:30 a.m.

The walk will begin at the Pathway to Reconciliation Crosswalk, located near the south entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby (near Garden Street), and continue along Rossland Road to Fallingbrook Park, at the intersection of Rossland Road and Anderson Street. 

We will stop at the...

Lane restrictions on Cameron Street West in Cannington in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Cameron Street West (Regional Road 12) in the community of Cannington in the Township of Brock.

When: September 16 to October 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Cameron Street West, from King Street South to Ann Street South, in Cannington.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe construction of an...