Public Service Announcements

Upcoming lane restrictions on Wentworth Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60) in the City of Oshawa. 

When: September 13 to October 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Wentworth Street, from west of Ravine Road to east of Nelson Street, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely complete minor road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in the City of Oshawa.

When: September 11 to fall 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: North and southbound lane restrictions will be in effect on Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue to Metcalfe Street, in the City of Oshawa. One lane of traffic will remain open.

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

Durham honours residential school survivors for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at a march to honour residential school survivors on September 22 at 10 a.m.

The march will begin at the Pathway to Reconciliation Crosswalk, located near the south entrance of Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, and continue along Rossland Road to Fallingbrook Park before returning to Durham Regional Headquarters.

When: September 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Where: Durham Regional Headquarters, Pathway...

Reminder to share the road with farm vehicles

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that harvest season is coming soon. Drivers may experience temporary delays on rural roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are asked to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.

When: Harvest season starts in the fall and will continue until the ground is frozen.

Where: Rural roads in Durham Region, including Regional roads. For a full list of Regional roads, visit durham...

Durham Region encourages the community to continue supporting local non-profits as demand increases

Whitby, Ontario – The charitable and non-profit sector is important for healthy and vibrant communities across Durham. The sector involves community agencies that provide programs and services for many aspects of a resident’s life—at all ages and stages—supporting key issues impacting our community. These include food insecurity, homelessness, mental health, social isolation, addictions, human trafficking, job loss, and housing, among many others.

While charities and non-profits may receive...