Public Service Announcements

Lakeview Manor hosts community picnic and wellness day

Please note: the Lakeview Manor Community Picnic and Wellness Day, scheduled for June 3, has been postponed. Further details will be shared once a new date is confirmed.

Whitby, Ontario – In recognition of Seniors’ Month, members of the public are invited to attend a community picnic and wellness day on the grounds of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. As part of the day, Lakeview Manor is also celebrating its 50th anniversary—the home first opened its doors to residents on September 14, 1967.

When: Saturday,...

Your opinion counts: share your input on affordable rental and seniors' housing

Whitby, Ontario – Members of the public are invited to offer their ideas and suggestions on how to increase the supply of affordable rental housing and seniors’ housing options in Durham Region.

When: The survey will be available until August 1.

Where: Residents are encouraged to have their say by completing the survey on the Region of Durham’s Affordable and Seniors’ Housing Task Force web page at durham.ca/HousingTaskForce.

Why: Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is essential for healthy...

Night construction on Kingston and Brock roads in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of overnight construction work on Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), from west of Brock Road to east of Bainbridge Drive; and on Brock Road (Regional Road 1), from south of Kingston Road to north of Finch Avenue, in Pickering.

When: Overnight construction (after 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.) will begin the evening of May 23 and is expected to be complete by June 16. Work will not take place on Saturday...

Donate household items at Reuse Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is encouraging residents to drop off reusable items, free of charge, at Reuse Days. The items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.

Why: Reuse Days is a program to help divert quality, reusable...

Free compost in Scugog and Pickering on May 13

Whitby, Ontario – In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are invited to pick up compost, free of charge, at upcoming giveaway events in Scugog and Pickering.

When: Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where:

• Scugog: Scugog Community Recreation Centre, 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
• Pickering: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering

Why: To provide residents with free compost made using...