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Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Social Services

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is pleased to announce the appointment of Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou to the position of Commissioner of Social Services for The Regional Municipality of Durham effective September 3.

“It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Stella Danos- Papaconstantinou as Commissioner of Social Services,” said Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer. “Stella is recognized as a consummate professional, collaborator and a strong leader. She...

Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that a portion of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) will be under construction beginning August 6.

When: Work is scheduled to begin August 6 and should be complete by September 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: There will be lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue, from north of Concession Road 7 to south of Concession Road 8, in the Municipality of Clarington.  

Why:...

Update: Night work on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa begins July 29

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of night work on Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 29 to Aug. 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North, from 30 metres north of Robert street to Russet Avenue, in Oshawa.  

Why: Road resurfacing.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently...

Durham Region Health Department launches DROIS – a new tool to track local opioid overdose-related statistics

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has launched its new Durham Region Opioid Information System (DROIS) to provide the public and health care providers with local, up-to-date information on the latest opioid overdose-related statistics. DROIS is available online at durham.ca/opioidstats or durham.ca/opioids.

DROIS was created as one of the priorities of Durham Region’s Opioid Response Plan, as well as a requirement of the Ontario Ministry of Health’s (formerly known as the Ministry...

Lane restrictions on Adelaide West in Oshawa for watermain repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of westbound lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West (Regional Road 58), from Grooms Avenue to Francis Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing until further notice. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Adelaide Avenue West, from Grooms Avenue to Francis Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To allow equipment access to repair a broken watermain.

Note: Residents in the immediate...