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Region of Durham long-term care homes to host Annual Car Show

Whitby, Ontario – Region of Durham long-term care homes Hillsdale Estates and Hillsdale Terraces are hosting The Annual Car Show on June 8. All are welcome to attend, and admission is free.

What: The Annual Car Show event will feature a car show, live music by the Pepper Shakers band and various vendors.

When: Saturday, June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is weather permitting and will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Where: The event will take place at the 590-600 Oshawa Boulevard North parking lot...

Join us for the final Public Information Centre for the Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is making it easier to navigate Durham Region by bike through the development of a Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy. This initiative aims to introduce new, visually consistent signs to help residents and visitors navigate the cycling network. The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding an in-person Public Information Centre (PIC) for the new Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy. The goal of this project is to provide users of all...

Drop off unwanted items during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

• Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington

• Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), 

Street Outreach Program connects unsheltered residents with critical supports

Whitby, Ontario – As homelessness continues to rise across Canada, including within Durham Region, the Region of Durham’s Street Outreach Program is supporting unsheltered residents on their path to securing permanent housing.

According to data from the Region’s By-Name List, 604 individuals are experiencing homelessness as of April 2024. To help reduce this number, the Region of Durham’s Street Outreach Program is meeting directly with unsheltered residents to connect them with supports and...

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 21 to August 16. Daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Simcoe Street, from 600 metres south of River Street to Saintfield Road (Regional Road 6), in the Township of Scugog.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation work.

Note: The...