Public Service Announcements

Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications to the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides funding support and expedited planning approvals to develop affordable housing in Durham Region.

To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and may include:

• New construction.
• Conversion of non-residential buildings to rental housing.
• Addition of new affordable buildings/units to existing sites/buildings.
• Community housing...

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When: September 30

Where: The following programs and/or services will be unavailable:

• All services at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, including provincial courts; Ontario Works Office; and Children’s Services Fee Subsidy Program
• All waste management facilities: Oshawa, Scugog, Brock and the...

Three-day road closure on Lake Ridge Road

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, a portion of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.

When: The closure will be from September 23 in the evening to September 26 in the morning. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.

Where: The closure is on Lake Ridge Road...

Ontario Works cheque pickup is September 29 in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising Ontario Works (OW) recipients that monthly cheque pick up is Thursday, September 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as OW offices in Durham Region will be closed on Friday, September 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When: OW recipients may pick up their cheque on Thursday, September 29, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OW recipients with direct bank deposit and reloadable payment card will receive their social...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in the Township of Brock community of Cannington.

When: Ongoing until September 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 12 west of Sideroad 18A to 400 metres west of Sideline 18A in Cannington.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to allow for the construction of a new watermain, municipal well, well enclosure, pumphouse and communications...