Public Service Announcements

Reminder: leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly during blue box and green bin collection weeks

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department reminds residents that leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Leaf and yard waste is collected bi-weekly on your blue box and green bin collection day. Bi-weekly collection runs until Sept. 30. Leaf and yard waste collection will switch to weekly collection on Oct. 1. Weekly collection will end...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8, from Mill Run Golf Course to 400 metres west of Concession Road 4, in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Ongoing until June 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8, from Mill Run Golf Course to 400 metres west of Concession Road 4, in Uxbridge.

Why: Culvert replacements, ditching, asphalt removal and replacement, partially...

Provide your input on the Climate Change & Sustainability Discussion Paper

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division has released its Climate Change & Sustainability Discussion Paper. This is the second discussion paper for Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP). The public is invited to provide input through a series of discussion questions to help inform the Region’s process.

What: The Climate Change & Sustainability Discussion Paper provides an overview of current...

Portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa to be closed next week

Whitby, Ontario – As part of ongoing construction work, a portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa will be closed next week.

When and where: Lakeview Park Avenue, from Birchcliffe Avenue to Kluane Avenue in the City of Oshawa, will be closed from May 6 to 10. Traffic will be detoured onto Kluane Avenue and Birchcliffe Road.

Construction and related lane restrictions will be ongoing until the end of the month. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To complete road restoration...

Check out the trucks at Durham Region’s annual National Public Works Week open house

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate National Public Works Week, May 19 to 25, by attending a free open house on Saturday, May 25 at the Ajax/Pickering Depot.

When: Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine).

Where: Durham Region’s Ajax/Pickering Depot, 2020 Salem Road, Ajax.

Why: Each year during the third week of May, municipalities across North America celebrate National Public Works Week to help raise awareness about the infrastructure and services provided...