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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Environment Days are back!
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Mark your calendar and join us for Environment Days. The Region 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, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)
Please slow down and drive safely through construction zones
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 08:15 AM
The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.
Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.
For more information on current and upcoming construction projects on Regional roads, please visit
Lane restrictions on Regional Road 13 in Brock
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 01:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.
When: The week of April 21 to June. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 13 from 730 metres east of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) to 810 metres west of Sideroad 17 in the Township of Brock.
Why: The lane restrictions are in place to accommodate the reconstruction of Regional Road 13. For more information, visit durham...
Health Department Oral Health Clinic closed on Tuesday, April 22
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 12:20 PM
Durham Region Health Department’s Oral Health Clinic at 200 John Street West, Oshawa, will be closed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 due to an all-day general staff meeting. This clinic will reopen on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
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