Public Service Announcements

Find unique gifts at our long-term care homes’ holiday sales

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the public are invited to attend holiday sales at three of the Region’s long-term care homes—Hillsdale Estates, Hillsdale Terraces and Lakeview Manor. These events support resident programs.

When and Where:

Hillsdale Estates
Friday, November 29
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
590 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa

Hillsdale Terraces
Saturday, December 7
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
600 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa

Lakeview Manor
Tuesday, November 19
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
133 Main St., Beaverton

Why: All three homes will have knitted...

Sign up for the Canada Learning Bond at an event near you

Whitby, Ontario – Eligible residents can receive money for their child’s education after high school through the Canada Learning Bond. In recognition of Education Savings Week from November 18 to 22, the Region of Durham, in partnership with local municipalities and libraries, school boards, community agencies, Service Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is hosting special events where residents can meet with financial institutions and sign up for this benefit.

The Canada...

PASS Case Management event to highlight community resources

Whitby, Ontario – Family Services Durham, a division of the Region of Durham’s Social Services Department, is hosting a Prompt Access to Single Session (PASS) Case Management event where adults (18 years of age or older) with a developmental disability and/or their caregivers can speak directly with an experienced and knowledgeable case manager. Registration is required to attend.

When: November 18

Where: Whitby (location to be provided at the time of registration)

Why: Many adults with a developmental...

Road closure and lane restrictions on Olive Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a road closure and lane restrictions on Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) in the City of Oshawa.

When:

• Road closure: November 13.
• Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions: November 14 to 15.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Olive Avenue, from Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) to Oshawa Boulevard, in Oshawa.

Why: To install water and sanitary sewer services in support of new...

Lake Ridge Road/Regional Road 13 intersection to close for six weeks

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that the intersection of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) and Regional Road 13, in the Township of Brock, will be closed for construction for approximately six weeks.

When: November 2 until mid-December. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Lake Ridge Road and Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.

Why: To safely and efficiently complete road reconstruction...