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Lane restrictions on Winchester Road West (Regional Road 3), in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of east and westbound lane restrictions on Winchester Road West (Regional Road 3), in the City of Oshawa.         

When: April 19 to June 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Winchester Road West (Regional Road 3) from Simcoe Street North to 250 metres west of Simcoe Street North. 

Why: To safely construct an entrance to support new development.

Note:...

Lane shifting and restrictions on Dundas Street West in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Dundas Street West (Regional Highway 2) in the Town of Whitby.   

When: April 12 to May 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Dundas Street West, between Fothergill Court and Swordfish Drive, in Whitby.

Why: To safely install a new watermain in support of new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

Health Department expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to residents 65+

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to area residents 65 and older, or those who will be turning 65 in 2021. While the Health Department recently expanded eligibility to individuals in the Highest-Risk and High-Risk Health Conditions groups and residents in High Risk Congregate Living Settings, it has been determined that there are available spots to now proceed with bookings for those who are 65 and older. Bookings for residents 65-plus...

Health Department continues to expand eligibility groups for COVID-19 vaccines

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department continues to expand eligibility for area residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to residents 70 and older, or those who will be turning 70 this year, focus will now include individuals with Highest-Risk and High-Risk Health Conditions and residents in High Risk Congregate Living Settings. For a full list of the current priority groups visit www.durham.ca/covidvaccines. We recognize that public health units in other areas of the province...

Durham Region moves to province-wide shutdown

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Province of Ontario announced that—as of Saturday, April 3—Ontario will be imposing the “emergency brake”; and will enter into a province-wide shutdown for at least four weeks, due to concerning trends in public health indicators.

This also means the current COVID-19 response framework “Keeping Ontario Safe and Open” will be paused when this province-wide emergency brake comes into effect. 

When: Effective Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., Durham Region will move into...