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Distribution of December social assistance cheques

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising Ontario Works (OW) clients who normally receive their monthly payments by mail to pick up their December social assistance cheque at their local OW office.

When: December social assistance cheques will be available for pick up at local OW offices effective Wednesday, November 28 at 11 a.m.; and on subsequent days during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Durham Region, local Ontario Works’ offices.

Why:...

Service disruption: Parking garage stairwells at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby

There will be a scheduled service disruption at: Parking Garage, 605 Rossland Road, Whitby

The disruption will be from: Wednesday, December 19 to Monday, December 24.

The disruption includes: Northwest and southwest stairwells closed (all levels)

Please note that alternative facilities or locations are available: Northeast and Southeast Stairwells

For more information, please contact: Andrew MacIntosh, 905-668-7711 ext. 2231.

Main Street, Orono construction finishes this fall

The Works Department is pleased to announce that the construction on Main Street (Regional Road 17) in the Municipality of Clarington (Orono Village), which began in the summer of 2017, is scheduled to be complete this fall.

Main Street plays a vital role for the local community in Orono. The construction occurred along a 1.4 kilometre stretch of Main Street to remove ditches; extend the watermain up to Taunton Road for residents on wells; construct a new storm sewer and provide a wider platform for...

Road closure on Paxton Street in Port Perry

Whitby, Ont. – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of a road closure on Paxton Street, at Old Simcoe Road in Port Perry.

When: December 4 and 5 during the day.

Where: Paxton Street, from Old Simcoe Road to 60 metres east Old Simcoe Road in the Township of Scugog.

Why: To install a new sewer service in support of new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and construction workers. Plan your route...

Region of Durham celebrates National Housing Day

Whitby, Ontario – Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is essential for healthy communities, and strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. In honour of National Housing Day, The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes leaders in the housing industry—those whose contributions support access to affordable housing.

Dr. Hugh Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services presented the 2018 Award of Recognition for Affordable Housing to Tim Neeb, President of Mahogany Management, which developed Ritson Residence,...