Public Service Announcements

Flooding closes Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of localized flooding conditions on some Regional roads due to recent heavy rains. As a precautionary measure, Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby has been closed.

When: Brock Street South/Water Street will remain closed until further notice.

Where: Brock Street South/Water Street (Regional Road 46), from Front Street to 350 metres south of the Brock Street bridge, in the Town of Whitby. Localized...

Canada Day holiday will affect blue box recycling collection schedule

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection in observance of Canada Day.

When: July 3 to 8.

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby will temporarily have their collection moved to the following day.

This means that residents with collection scheduled for Monday, July 3 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, July 4. This shift will continue throughout...

Region's website unavailable this week

Whitby, Ontario – Please note that The Regional Municipality of Durham’s corporate website, durham.ca, will be unavailable on June 24, due to scheduled maintenance. 

When: June 24, from approximately 8 to 9 a.m.

Where: The Regional Municipality of Durham’s website at durham.ca.

Note: The Region apologizes for any inconvenience this service disruption may cause.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North, from Founders Gate to Taylorwood Road in Oshawa.

When: July 10 to 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North from Founders Gate to Taylorwood Road in the City of Oshawa.

Why: New sanitary sewer connection to support new development.

Note: Access to local driveways and businesses will be maintained...

Region of Durham reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies this summer

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Emergency Management Office (DEMO) reminds residents to be prepared for emergency situations this summer, such as the potential for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. 

When: Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s important that you are always ready.

Where: Emergency preparedness begins at home.

Why: Education and preparedness are your best defense for reducing the impact of an emergency situation. The Region and its local area municipalities...