Public Service Announcements

Changes to blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of holiday

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection, in observance of the statutory holiday.

When: September 6 to 11.

Where: Residents in Oshawa and Whitby will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. This means that residents with collection scheduled for Monday, September 6 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, September 7. This shift will...

Cannington residents asked to practise additional water conservation during water tower maintenance

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents using the Cannington municipal water supply to practise additional water conservation efforts as the Works Department conducts maintenance on the Cannington water tower. Residents should limit non-essential water use during this time.

When: September 7 until November 26. Once the work is completed, residents may return to normal water conservation efforts. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:...

Lane restrictions on Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa.

When: August 23 to 27 (daytime only). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Wilson Road South (Regional Road 35), from Crerar Avenue to 100 metres south of Crerar Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary services.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every...

New pedestrian safety improvement at Simcoe Street and Queen Street in Port Perry

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic lights at the intersection of Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Queen Street in Port Perry.

When: August 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Queen Street in Port Perry.

Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve...

Lane restrictions on Bloor Street in Courtice, in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) in Courtice, in the Municipality of Clarington. 

When: August 23 to September 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bloor Street, from Prestonvale Road to 150 metres east of Prestonvale Road in Courtice. 

Why: Construction of sanitary services to support new development.

Note: The Region recognizes that the construction work...