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Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will help eligible residents with accessing benefits
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 11:23 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this April and May to support residents living with low income.
What: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:
- Access Social Insurance Numbers (SINs), Birth Certificates and other forms of identification (ID). Service Canada will be issuing SINs on site, provided residents bring two valid identity documents. Service Ontario will share about provincial ID.
- Open a Registered Education...
Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 2
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:11 PM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2024 Weight Restriction season will be April 1.
When: April 2, 2024.
Where: Signs will be removed from Regional...
Adult Day Programs offer support for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:22 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Adults who require support – including adults living with cognitive impairments such as dementia – can participate in the Adult Day Programs for supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming. The Adult Day Programs offer socialization, well-being and quality of life, while providing caregivers and family members with a break for some personal time.
What: Adult Day Programs include exercise and wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, visiting with pets, music...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 10:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North (RR 52), in the City of Oshawa.
When: April 8 to 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Thornton Road North, 100 metres north of Deer Valley Drive to 210 metres south of Deer Valley Drive, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely install sanitary and water services to support new development.
The...
Durham Accessibility Conference explores how to commit to inclusion in the workplace
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 08:51 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers, and those interested in exploring how to commit to inclusion in the workplace, to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.
When: May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open.
Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.
What: The theme for this year is, “Committing to Inclusion in the Workplace: Getting your...
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