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Lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 27 to 31 (daytime only). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Champlain Avenue, from 150m west of Fox Street to Fox Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water service and storm sewers in support of a new development.

Note: The Region...

Durham Region hosting anti-Black racism town hall August 6

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join the conversation; take part in the Region’s upcoming virtual anti-Black racism town hall.

Durham Regional Chair John Henry has invited Durham Regional Police Chief Paul Martin to join in the discussion, along with the following panelists:

• Sean Mauricette, Award-winning Motivational Speaker, Artist and Youth Worker (Facilitator)
• Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Consultant and Former Member of Parliament
• David Mitchell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Youth Justice...

Blue Maple Sewage Pumping Station in Ajax, Night Work

The Regional Municipality of Durham will be performing maintenance at the Blue Maple Sewage Pumping Station, located at 41 Mayor Crescent in Ajax, on Wednesday, July 22. The station will be shut down for approximately five hours, beginning at approximately 11 p.m.

The Region’s contractor, W.A. Stephenson, must perform the maintenance work at night when our sewage flows are at their lowest. During the work, crews may need to perform bypass pumping, requiring a diesel pump and trucks to be on site...

Helping our most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic

Whitby, Ontario –Over the past few months, the Region of Durham has been working with the Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness (DACH), other levels of government and community partners to ensure our unsheltered residents have the support they need during this unprecedented time of community crisis.

The Region continues to be committed to finding permanent housing for all residents in Durham and ending homelessness in the community.

The Region has identified efforts that have been instrumental...

Road closure on Townline Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a north and southbound road closure on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 27 to 31 (day and night work). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Townline Road North, from Pebblestone Road to Maddock Drive, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary service.

Note: Traffic will be diverted by a signed detour...