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Improved accessibility for sledge hockey at Whitby rink

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Region’s commitment to create more inclusive sport opportunities, approximately $25,000 in modifications have been completed to improve accessibility for sledge hockey, also referred to as Para hockey or Para ice hockey at the national and international level, at Iroquois Park Sports Centre Arena 3 in Whitby.

The work was funded as one of the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games legacy initiatives and was completed by the Town of Whitby in partnership with...

EA Report for North Oshawa and North Whitby Water Storage and Pumping Facilities open for review

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the preferred long-term water storage and pumping solution that meets the servicing requirements for the existing population and projected growth in North Oshawa and North Whitby. A Project File Report has been prepared and is now available for public review.

When: The review period ends July 15, 2022.

Where: The report can be viewed at durham.ca/Zone4Water.

Why: Public...

Lane Restrictions on Regional Road 17 in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 17, in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.

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

Where: Regional Road 17, from 50 metres north of CPR Grade Separation to Monroe Street West, in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: To safely install a sewer and watermain to support new development.

Note: The Region...

Public Notice: Jurisdictional Change of Henry Street and Cochrane Street

Transfer of Henry Street and Cochrane Street from the Region of Durham to the Town of Whitby

This notice is to inform you that effective July 1st Henry Street and Cochrane Street, between Dundas Street and Rossland Road, will be assumed by the Town of Whitby from the Region of Durham.

Henry Street and Cochrane Street will no longer be identified by a Regional Road number; however, the street names will remain the same.
Your mailing address will not change, and mail delivery will not be affected. There...

Public Notice: Jurisdictional Change of Rossland Road

Transfer of Rossland Road from the Town of Whitby to the Region of Durham

This notice is to inform you that effective July 1st Rossland Road between Lake Ridge Road and Cochrane Street will be assumed by the Region of Durham, from the Town of Whitby.

This segment of Rossland Road will now be identified by Regional Road 28 in addition to the current naming.

Your mailing address will not change, and mail delivery will not be affected. There will be no impact to other services. 911 emergency dispatch...