Public Service Announcements

We want your input! Use of Accessible Taxi Survey

Whitby, Ontario – Municipalities, across Durham Region, have received input about a shortage of accessible taxis. This situation can make it difficult for some people to travel to medical appointments, to visit family/friends, and/or to participate in events outside their home.

The Region of Durham is committed to ensuring accessible services and programs to all residents and visitors to our region. All Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses are low floor with a front ramp to support customers using...

Reminder: Drop off unwanted items during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
• Saturday, October 5 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry

Why: Durham Region’s Environment Days support a circular economy, a model...

Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

When: Saturday, September 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: All Durham residents are encouraged to take part by placing their unwanted items—that may...

Speed limit reduction on Brock Street in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reducing the speed limit on Brock Street to 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) in collaboration with the Town of Whitby to convert the Port Whitby area to an area wide 40 km/h zone.

Where: Brock Street from Victoria Street to Water Street in Whitby.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed before September 3, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the installation schedule. 

Why:

Road closure on Elm Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of an upcoming road closure on Elm Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When: September 4 to September 11. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Elm Street will be closed at Simcoe Street South. Access to Elm Street from Celina is restricted to local traffic only during this time. Lane restrictions remain ongoing on Simcoe Street South.

Why: This work is part of the Simcoe Street...