Public Service Announcements

Celebrate local agriculture at the Durham Farm Connections Open House

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to attend the Durham Farm Connections Open House, an interactive way to learn about agriculture in Durham Region.

When: Wednesday, April 3 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, 67 Winchester Road, Brooklin, ON

Why: The Durham Farm Connections Open House provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, meeting with local farmers and their livestock; as well as learning about dairy,...

Portion of Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa to be closed for two weeks

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

When and where: Lakeview Park Avenue, from Birchcliffe Avenue to Kluane Avenue in the City of Oshawa, will be closed from March 25 to April 5. Construction and related lane restrictions will be ongoing until May.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To safely install a new watermain and water services.

Note: The Region realizes...

Reuse Days are back; first event scheduled for March 23

Whitby, Ontario – Whether you’re spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, or simply looking to clear some space in your garage, Durham Region’s Works Department is accepting good-quality, reusable items at the first Reuse Day event of 2019. Items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reuse Days will continue monthly until October at rotating locations in Durham Region.

Where:...

Agriculture & Rural System Discussion Paper open for input

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division has released its Agriculture & Rural System Discussion Paper. This paper is the first of several discussion papers to be released throughout 2019, as part of Envision Durham, the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP). With the release of these papers, the public is invited to provide their input. Each paper contains discussion questions, with a supplemental workbook, to help...

Community invited to Consumption and Treatment Services Information Open House March 12

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region residents are invited to attend an information open house to discuss a proposal for the establishment of a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site. Community members will have the opportunity to engage with staff from Lakeridge Health, John Howard Society of Durham Region and Durham Region Health Department to learn more, ask questions and share their thoughts on a potential CTS site in the Oshawa area. Community members will also be asked for their input...