Public Service Announcements

Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Scugog on October 19

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the Township of Scugog, is hosting a Diversion Day on October 19. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge.

When: Saturday, October 19, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Municipal boat launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry.

Notes:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle...

Lane restrictions, night work and a road closure on Consumers Drive in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions and night work on Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When:

• October 7 to 28.
• Night lane restrictions: October 24, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Night road closure: October 27, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence work schedule. 

Where: Consumers Drive, from 80 metres east of Sunray Court to 150 metres west of Thickson Road (Regional Road 26).

Why: Curb and...

Durham Region to host transit bus operator career fair

Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in joining a talented, diverse and passionate workforce that delivers high-quality programs and services? Then join The Regional Municipality of Durham at our Durham Region Transit (DRT) Bus Operator Career Fair.

Where: Upper Galleria, Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby 

When: October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Why: The Region is hiring bus operators. Please visit our website for a list of qualifications.

Note: Come speak with our on-site...

Now open for input: Transportation System Discussion Paper

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division has released its Transportation System Discussion Paper. This paper is the fifth in a series of discussion papers to be released in 2019, as part of Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP). Public input is integral to the success of this project and we want to hear from you.

What: The Region’s Transportation System is comprised of interconnected road, rail, transit...

Construction at the intersection of Lake Ridge Road and Regional Road 13 in Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is reconstructing the intersection of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) and Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.

When: Work begins next week and is expected to be complete by August 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closures will be staged, beginning with the north and east approaches to the intersection. For ongoing updates about the project, visit durham.ca/WorksProjects.

Why: To safely complete reconstruction...