Public Service Announcements

Durham Accessibility Conference explores how to commit to inclusion in the workplace

Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers, and those interested in exploring how to commit to inclusion in the workplace, to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.

When: May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open.

Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.

What: The theme for this year is, “Committing to Inclusion in the Workplace: Getting your...

Applications opening soon for the CSWB Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grant Program. This grant program supports initiatives that address youth justice involvement and violence in Durham Region communities.  

Successful applicants will provide opportunities to vulnerable and at-risk children and youth in Durham Region; helping steer them away from gun and gang violence. Applications...

Changes to the waste collection schedule for Easter holidays 2024

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming Easter holidays.

When and where: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby.

Residents that normally receive waste collection on Fridays are reminded that due to Good Friday, waste will instead be collected on Saturday, March 30.  

Monday, April 1: Oshawa and Whitby

For residents in Oshawa and Whitby, there will be no curbside...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Reach Street and Sandford Road in the townships of Scugog and Uxbridge.

When: March 11 until mid-May. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Reach Street, between Highway 12/7 and Marsh Hill Road, in the Township of Scugog; and on Sandford Road, between Concession Road 2 and Concession Road 3, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To safely replace the bridges over...

Showcase products and services to the Region, local municipalities and community partners this April

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners, is calling on businesses interested in working with the municipal sector to showcase their products or services at this year’s virtual Business Showcase on April 15, 16 and 17.

Upon registration, businesses will be grouped into one of the following key product/service themes. Each theme supports Regional and municipal program and service areas to provide innovative solutions for:

• General...