Public Service Announcements

Public invited to provide input into Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents and businesses are advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hosting a public meeting, at Regional Headquarters, related to the provincial Regional Government Review.

When: Monday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: During this meeting, the province’s two special advisors will hear five- to 10-minute presentations from organizations and residents about...

Overnight closures of Celina Street in downtown Oshawa this week as part of Athol Street construction

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents of additional traffic restrictions as part of the Athol Street construction project to install new watermains and sewers.

When and where: Celina Street, between King Street and Athol Street, will be closed nightly from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 5 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Athol Street, between Centre Street South and Mary Street in the City of Oshawa, continues to operate one-way for eastbound...

Construction on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – A section of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) will be under construction until the end of the year. There will be lane restrictions and road closures as a result of the construction work.

When: Work is scheduled to begin April 1 and is expected to be complete by December. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the work schedule.

Where: There will be ongoing lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), from south of Concession Road 3 to north of Concession Road...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste collection resumes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that leaf and yard waste collection is starting back up in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Leaf and yard waste collection will resume on regular waste collection days starting on the following weeks:

• Townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog – week of April 1
• City of Pickering – week of April 1
• Town of Ajax – week of...

Durham Region studying water supply upgrades in Newcastle, open house to be held April 9

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a public information open house to engage with residents about plans for additional water storage and a new pumping station in Newcastle.

When: Tuesday, April 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue West, Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington).

Why: The Newcastle Urban Area Additional Water Storage and New Pumping Station study is required to identify an environmentally sound and sustainable municipal water supply...