Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Saintfield Road in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Saintfield Road (Regional Road 6) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions, from Highway 7/12 to Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2).

Why: Soil investigation for future road work.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work...

Free compost in Pickering and Whitby on May 11

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department has teamed up with the City of Pickering and the Town of Whitby to offer free compost to residents at special events in Pickering and Whitby on May 11.

When: Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Two locations:

• Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering (entrance from Diefenbaker Court)
• Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the...

Update to public input into Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – Residents and businesses are advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing public meeting, related to the provincial Regional Government Review, will now be held from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Council Chambers.

When: Monday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: During this meeting, the province’s two special advisors will hear five- to 10-minute presentations from organizations...

Free compost in Oshawa on May 4

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department has teamed up with the City of Oshawa to offer free compost to residents on May 4.

When: Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: General Motors of Canada Headquarters – west parking lot, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa.

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 curbside Green Bin and Leaf...

Lane restrictions on Cochrane Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of intermittent lane restrictions on Cochrane Street (Regional Road 43), from Dundas Street East to 40 metres north of Ferguson Street.

When: Intermittently from April 29 to May 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Cochrane Street, from Dundas Street to 40 metres north of Ferguson Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Asphalt paving.  

Note: The Region realizes that the...