Public Service Announcements

Portion of Winchester Road East in Oshawa to be closed July 28 to August 1

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Winchester Road (Regional Road 3) will be closed at the Simcoe Street intersection in Oshawa from July 28 to August 1.

When: July 28 at noon until the evening of August 1. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Winchester Road (Regional Road 3), at the intersection of Simcoe Street, will be closed. Simcoe Street will remain open to north/south traffic.

Why: To...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road for Seaton development

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on a portion of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4).

When: Work is ongoing until the end of 2019; residents will notice intermittent lane restrictions as required to safely and efficiently complete the work. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the schedule.

Where: Taunton Road, between Sideline 22 and Sideline 26 (Whites Road), in Seaton (City of Pickering).

Why: Roadwork, sanitary sewer...

Volunteers needed for the Durham Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC) is seeking volunteer members from the community as it heads in a new direction towards advancing diversity and inclusion across Durham Region. LDIPC acts as a community advisory body guiding the development and execution of the Durham Diversity and Immigration Community Plan.

When: The deadline for submissions to become a member is noon on August 16.

Why: Volunteers who can speak on behalf of multiple...

Durham Region is developing a new five-year strategic plan for our community, and we want to hear from you!

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan, which will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years. Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region at one of the town hall discussions taking place this summer.

Where: Town hall discussions will take place on the following dates:

Township of Uxbridge

July...

Lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When: July 29 to Aug. 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound on Champlain Avenue, from 430 metres east of Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) to 630 metres east of Thickson Road South in Whitby.

Why: To construct a new entrance to support new development.

Note: The Region...