Public Service Announcements

Update: Wilson Road South in Oshawa to remain closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road South will continue to be closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East, until next week.

When: Wilson Road South will be closed until approximately Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Where: Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East (around Highway 401).

Why: To repair a broken watermain and related damage to the road base and asphalt.

Changes to Blue Box collection schedule Family Day week for Oshawa and Whitby residents

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.

When: Oshawa and Whitby residents will have their Blue Box collection moved to the following day the week of Feb. 20.

Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, Feb. 20 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 21. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending with Friday, Feb. 24’s collections...

Wilson Road South in Oshawa closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East, due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and will be completed as soon as possible.

Where: Wilson Road South is closed at the intersection of Bloor Street East (around Highway 401).

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and...

Save money and water with the Be Water Smart video series

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham urges residents to check out our new Be Water Smart video series at www.durham.ca/waterefficiency for tips on conserving water.

When: The Be Water Smart video series will help residents save money and water all year long.

Where: The videos can be viewed through the Region of Durham’s website at www.durham.ca/waterefficiency.

Why: The Be Water Smart video series provides easy to use water conservation tips for in and around the...

Wilson Road in Oshawa closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road North is closed between Bond Street and Adelaide Avenue due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and will be completed as soon as possible.

Where: Wilson Road North is closed between Bond Street and Adelaide Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and...