Public Service Announcements

Beaver River Bridge in Beaverton closed for repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Beaver River Bridge in Beaverton will be temporarily closed to traffic for repairs.

When: Starting November 9 for approximately two to three months. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The Beaver River Bridge, which connects Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15) over the Beaver River, located in the community of Beaverton in the Township of Brock.

Why: To safely complete necessary...

Durham Environmental Advisory Committee seeking high school and post-secondary student members

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is seeking two high school students and one post-secondary student, residing in Durham Region, to serve as members of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC).

When: Interested students are asked to submit a letter of interest, outlining their knowledge of environmental issues and how they feel they can contribute to the committee by Monday, November 30, 2020.

Where: Submissions should be sent by email to deac@durham.ca.

Why: DEAC is a volunteer...

Regional system maintenance scheduled for October 25

Whitby, Ontario – On Sunday, October 25, the telephone, voicemail and call centre systems at Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby) will undergo software upgrades as scheduled maintenance is performed. As a result of this work, the telephone system will be affected.

When: The telephone, voicemail and call centre systems will not be operational on Sunday, October 25 from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Why: To perform scheduled maintenance at Regional Headquarters.

All incoming calls to Regional...

Reminder: Register for local activities and practise safe cycling during Bike Month

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From September 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including educational webinars, a cycling photo scavenger hunt, a cycling panel discussion and Ride4United Way.

Why: Bike...

Residents invited to provide feedback on Regional Cycling Plan

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to provide input on the Regional Cycling Plan (RCP) update and offer suggestions about how to improve cycling in the region. Residents can provide feedback through an online survey or by attending a local pop-up event.

Where: To complete the online survey, visit durham.ca/RCP2020 until September 11, 2020. Pop-up events will be held on the following dates:

RCP pop-up event (Pickering)

Date: August 26, 2020

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Location: Bruce Hanscombe...