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Lane restrictions on Brock Street East and road closure of Nelkydd Lane in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street East and a road closure on Nelkydd Lane in the Township of Uxbridge.  

When: May 4 to ­­­­29. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will take place on Brock Street East between 4th Avenue and Nelkydd Lane. Nelkydd Lane will be closed between Planks Lane and Brock Street East, in Uxbridge.

Why: To safely install a watermain, sanitary and storm...

Increased COVID-19 testing in Durham’s shelter system

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is welcoming provincial direction to increase testing in priority populations, including homeless shelters and warming centres.

Durham Region Health Department is planning to increase testing at shelter locations, as it is important to assess the current COVID-19 status of this vulnerable population.

As the increased testing may result in an increase in active cases and possible declaration of outbreak at one or more shelter settings, it is important to identify...

Lane restrictions on Stellar Drive, Champlain Avenue and Thornton Road South in Whitby and Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, advises residents of lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25), Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25A) and Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) in the Town of Whitby and the City of Oshawa.

When: The project will be separated into three stages: Stellar Drive boulevard and restoration work is ongoing; Champlain Avenue road reconstruction is anticipated to start the week of May 4; Thornton Road South reconstruction is expected to...

Durham Region utilizes Camp Samac to support unsheltered residents during COVID-19

The Region of Durham is working with community partners to support the homeless shelter response and increase physical distancing within the shelter system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hotel partnerships have been made to support unsheltered residents who need to isolate, transportation arrangements have been identified, and connections with the health care sector have strengthened. In addition, Scouts Canada is providing use of one of their private Camp Samac cabins in Oshawa to support individuals...

Region continues critical services; turns focus to recovery efforts

Whitby, Ontario – Navigating a pandemic is something that our community has never done before. Yet, since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, The Regional Municipality of Durham has taken several steps to help lessen the impact on residents and local businesses.

Working as one cohesive team, Regional departments have been assisting businesses, providing critical services, and ensuring needed support throughout our community. For residents, focus turned to the continuation of emergency and front-line...