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Durham Region supports unsheltered residents amidst pandemic
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 11:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham continues to support unsheltered residents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and remains committed to ending chronic homelessness in Durham Region.
To stay safe and warm this winter, unsheltered residents may access housing-focused shelter programs located throughout the region. Housing-focused shelter programs aim to end homelessness by providing temporary accommodation, while helping find permanent housing. In addition, outreach hubs are available...
Ontario announces extension of stay-at-home order
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2021 04:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has announced the extension of the stay-at-home order for Durham Region.
When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 16, unless further extended.
Where: The provincial government is moving to a regional approach to re-opening the province and is maintaining the shutdown in the majority of public health regions, including Durham Region.
What: For a full list of the stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions...
Transit Executive Committee: Whitby Autonomous Vehicle, mobile paramedic clinic, PICs
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 12:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, February 3, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included the Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot, mobile paramedic clinic, Public Information Centres (PICs) and the 2021 Business Plan and Budget. Details and highlights include:
- Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot: The Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot is a partnership with DRT, the Town of Whitby and other various...
Changes to blue box collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day
Posted on Monday, February 01, 2021 02:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.
When: February 15 to 19, 2021.
Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only, will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.
This means that Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, February 15 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, February 16. This shift...
Lane restrictions on Regional Road 57, in Caesarea
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2021 02:15 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 57 in Caesarea.
When: From February 2 to February 12, 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 57, from 150 metres east of Park Street to 175 metres east of Park Street, in Caesarea.
Why: To safely replace a cross-culvert.
Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the...
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