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Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in the City of Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in the City of Oshawa.
When: August 8 to August 12. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street from Columbus Road East to Steepleview Court, in Oshawa.
Why: For storm sewer work to improve parking lot at local park.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently...
Durham Region and community partners host Emancipation Day Celebration
Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 01:29 PM
Whitby, Ontario – August 6 is the Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region. In celebration of Emancipation Day, August 1, the Region’s Emancipation 2022 Celebration Committee is hosting an in-person event. The theme is reflecting, restoring and reigniting for action.
This free, family-friendly celebration will include live performances, exhibits, food vendors, activities for kids and more.
When: August 6 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East,...
Regional Chair Henry on acknowledging Emancipation Day
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2022 01:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“It is with great honour that I acknowledge August 1 as Emancipation Day. It marks the day when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect, ending the slavery of people of African descent in Canada.
While the abolition of slavery may have ended physical enslavement, it did not prevent or protect Black people from continued exploitation...
Townline Road North and Taunton Road East intersection closure
Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2022 01:36 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming intersection closure of Townline Road North and Taunton Road East in the City of Oshawa and Municipality of Clarington.
When: August 8 until the end of September 23, 2022. Construction progress and unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The following roads will be closed to through traffic:
- Townline Road North from Whitelaw Avenue to Woodstream Avenue.
- Taunton Road East from...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 25, 2022
Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2022 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 25 indicate that two beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. Please note, as requested by the Township of Uxbridge, the Health Department is no longer testing water samples from...
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