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One-metre of clearance required when travelling alongside or passing cyclists

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is reminding drivers they are required to keep at least one-metre away from bicycles when driving. Additionally, drivers are not to pass a bicycle travelling in the same direction unless there is sufficient space to do so safely, while staying at least one-metre away from the cyclist.

“Motorists and cyclists have to work together to keep each other safe. They have the same rights and responsibilities and must follow the same rules of the road,” says Brian Bridgeman,...

Agricultural education for all ages celebrated at Durham Farm Connections

Whitby, Ontario – More than 1,100 Grade 3 students from across Durham Region attended Durham Farm Connections, an educational program that meets Ontario curriculum requirements and allows students to be a farmer for a day.

The three-day event, held April 2 to 4 at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena in Brooklin, included live animal displays and hands-on demonstrations by local farmers. This included dairy, beef, poultry, sheep, maple syrup, vegetables, apples and crop stations. A Durham Region farmer...

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Public invited to provide input into Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents and businesses are advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hosting a public meeting, at Regional Headquarters, related to the provincial Regional Government Review.

When: Monday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: During this meeting, the province’s two special advisors will hear five- to 10-minute presentations from organizations and residents about...

Overnight closures of Celina Street in downtown Oshawa this week as part of Athol Street construction

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents of additional traffic restrictions as part of the Athol Street construction project to install new watermains and sewers.

When and where: Celina Street, between King Street and Athol Street, will be closed nightly from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 5 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Athol Street, between Centre Street South and Mary Street in the City of Oshawa, continues to operate one-way for eastbound...