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Region of Durham honours National Housing Day on November 22

Whitby, Ontario – Every person deserves a roof over their head. In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to the health and safety of unsheltered residents, and reaffirms its commitment to improve access to –and retention of–housing to help end chronic homelessness in Durham Region.

As winter quickly approaches, Durham Region is prepared with a Cold Weather Response Protocol. This protocol is put into action when temperatures are expected...

Durham Region moves into Red-Control category

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“As cases continue to rise across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Durham Region was notified that the Province of Ontario is taking additional steps to help prevent the spread in Durham Region.

Effective Monday, November 23, the Region will move into the Red-Control category of the provincial framework.

This means broader-scale measures and restrictions across multiple...

Westbound lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of westbound lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When: November 25 to December 25. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Stellar Drive, 100 metres east of Champlain Avenue, in the Town of Whitby.

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

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 25 to December 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.  

Where: Taunton Road East, 300 metres west of Wilson Road, in Oshawa.

Why: Construction of water and sewer to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the...

Lane restrictions on Harmony Road North near Missom Gate in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Harmony Road North (Regional Road 33) in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 23 to December 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Harmony Road North (Regional Road 33) near Missom Gate in Oshawa.

Why: Construction of water and sewer to support new development.  

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort...