Public Service Announcements

Diabetes education workshop for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Did you know that one in three Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes? As part of the Seniors’ Virtual Learning Series, Durham Region is hosting a free virtual workshop about diabetes, where older adults can learn about what diabetes is; signs and symptoms; and possible treatments for the disease.

When: Monday, November 15 from 2 to 3 p.m.  

Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: Alisia and Megan, representatives from the Diabetes...

Appointments being scheduled to replace outdated residential water meters

Whitby, Ontario – On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Neptune Technology Group will be scheduling appointments with property owners whose water meters are 20 years or older.

When: Residents may receive notices from now until March 2022.  

Why: To upgrade existing water meters and update user accounts to allow the Region of Durham to conduct remote readings.

Note: Neptune will attempt to contact the property owner via letter and by phone call regarding planned water meter replacement....

Lane restrictions in Pickering and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions in the City of Pickering and the Township of Uxbridge for the installation of a broadband fibre optic network.

When: Ongoing until February 25, 2022.  Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The broadband network installation will be taking place on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) between Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in Pickering and Durham Highway 47 in Uxbridge, and...

Durham Region Waste Management Facilities closed in observance of Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF), the Household Special Waste Depot and the Waste Management Centre will be closed on Remembrance Day. In addition, the Waste Management Call Centre will not be answering calls or emails on Remembrance Day.

When: November 11

Where:

• Oshawa Waste Management Facility (1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa)
• Scugog Waste Management Facility (1623 Reach Street, Port Perry)
• Brock Waste...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road West (Regional Road 4) in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 8 to November 26. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road West from Airport Boulevard to Northbrook Street in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary services to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make...