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Moving forward—support on the GO Lakeshore East Extension from Regional Chair John Henry

Whitby, Ontario – Right now, the number of COVID cases in our community remains high but we know we will emerge from this pandemic and we are planning for recovery. The Durham Region of the past isn’t the Durham Region of the future. We are one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, and we are positioning the Region for continued success.

The Region is a community of talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where entrepreneurs, innovators, investors,...

Dundas Street East closed in Whitby due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Dundas Street (Highway 2) in the Town of Whitby is closed due to a watermain break.

When: January 18 until the repair is complete.

Where: Dundas Street East, from Lupin Drive to Anderson Street, in Whitby.  

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area may be experiencing a temporary water service interruption or decrease in water pressure for the duration of the repair....

Durham Region services disrupted due to winter storm

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of disruptions to Regional services including child care centres, Health Department vaccination clinics, Durham Region Transit services, and waste services due to the winter storm.

When: January 17, 2022.

Why: The winter storm, bringing heavy snowfall, is impacting services throughout the region.

Where: The following services have been impacted due to weather conditions:

Regional Child Care centres
All Regionally operated...

Health Department Oral Health Clinic closed on Jan. 17 due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, Durham Region Health Department's Oral Health Clinic located in the Whitby Mall at 1615 Dundas St. E. will be closed on Jan. 17. This clinic will reopen on Jan. 18.

Well water samples will not be accepted on Jan. 17

Due to inclement weather, Durham Region Health Department will not be accepting water samples today at our offices located at 101 Consumers Dr., Whitby and 181 Perry St., Port Perry. Water sample drop-offs will resume on Jan. 18.