Public Service Announcements

New support hub in Cannington for residents in need

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with community partners to open a support hub for local tenants, homeless residents and those at risk of homelessness in north Durham.

When: The hub will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Where: Allan’s Place, Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation (100 McKay Street, Cannington in the Township of Brock).

Why: To increase access to community supports in north Durham. Services include income...

Durham Region to host virtual 2021 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of our senior leadership team for an hour-long virtual Town Hall session on October 21.

Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the Region’s Business Plans and Budgets, gain an increased understanding of the Region’s programs and services and to provide their input on priorities for 2021.

When: Wednesday, October 21

Where: The...

Free compost in Port Perry on October 3

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is partnering with the Township of Scugog to offer free compost to residents at a special physically distanced event.

When: Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Scugog’s Municipal Boat Launch parking lot (2 Old Rail Lane) in Port Perry.

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are provided with free compost made using organics collected through...

Lane restrictions on Liberty Street North in Bowmanville

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Liberty Street North (Regional Road 14) in Bowmanville.

When: October 7 and 8 during the day only. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Liberty Street North (Regional Road 14), from Longworth Avenue to 150 metres north of Longworth Avenue, in Bowmanville.

Why: Road maintenance to support new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions in the westbound lanes of Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Whitby.

When: October 13 to December 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road East, from Brock Street to McKinney Drive, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To safely install water services to support new development.

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