Public Service Announcements

Virtual Behaviour Resource Fair will offer strategies to manage problem behaviour in children

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is hosting its first Virtual Behaviour Resource Fair to help parents, caregivers and professionals manage problem behaviour in children (ages two to 12 years old). Please note: registration is required to attend.

When: Saturday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures, this event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Why: This virtual event aims to support parents, caregivers and professionals...

Upcoming road closure on Finch Avenue in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure of Finch Avenue (Regional Road 37) in the City of Pickering.

When: May 31 until the end of July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closure on Finch Avenue, from east of Altona Road to Rosebank Road, in Pickering.  

Why: To complete construction and installation of sanitary and storm sewers and watermain to support new development.

Note: Traffic detour...

Have your voice heard on the Region’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking feedback from the public on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWP). The CSWP is being developed in partnership with the Durham Regional Police Service and in collaboration with local area municipalities, community partners and the public. The CSWP will identify strategies and programs to address local priorities related to crime and complex social issues, on a sustainable basis.

When: The survey closes on June 18.

Where: To...

Blue Box recycling collection schedule changes due to Victoria Day long weekend

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to upcoming curbside blue box collection due to the Victoria Day long weekend.

When: May 24 to 29.

Where: The City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.

Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, May 24 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, May 25. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending...

Upcoming road closure on Townline Road North in Oshawa/Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures on Townline Road North on the border of the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: May 25 to August 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closure on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55), from Beatrice Street East to south of Whitelaw Avenue, on the border of Oshawa and Courtice.

Why: To complete construction...