Public Service Announcements

Durham Region’s Smoking and Vaping By-law comes into effect September 16

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that effective September 16, 2019, the Region’s new Smoking and Vaping By-law, which regulates smoking in public places and workplaces, will prohibit all smoking and vaping anywhere on Regional property, including in personal vehicles.

When: September 16, 2019.

Where: Regionally owned and leased properties. For leased properties where the Region is not the only tenant, no smoking or vaping is permitted within...

Election signs on Regional roads must be in compliance with the Region’s sign by-law

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind federal election candidates of Regional By-Law No. 076-2017—which regulates temporary signs and banners on Regional roads—when considering placement of all election signs.

A copy of the Temporary Sign By-Law No. 076-2017 is available online at durham.ca/SignBylaw. The by-law helps ensure that intersection sightlines are safely maintained for pedestrians and motorists.

Signs in contravention of the by-law may be removed without...

Residents invited to provide input for Durham Region’s new strategic plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan and will be hosting a town hall discussion in the City of Pickering.

Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan is an important framework document that will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

When: Tuesday, September 17,...

Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey open until September 30

Whitby, Ontario – The deadline to complete the Durham Region Strategic Plan Community Survey has been extended to September 30. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan will guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

Where: To complete the Strategic Plan Community Survey online, please visit durham.ca/YourVoice.

Why: The Durham Region...

Lane restrictions on Brock Street and Manning Road in Whitby for watermain repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street, and Manning Road (Regional Road 58), in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until further notice. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:

• Brock Street: Northbound lane restrictions, at the immediate intersection of Brock Street and Manning Road, in Whitby.
• Manning Road: Eastbound lane restrictions, at the immediate intersection of Brock Street...