Public Service Announcements

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 6

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of November 6.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from November 6 to 10 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking...

Explore program options at the Post-Secondary Education Fair

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents can explore post-secondary program options and ask questions at the Post-Secondary Education Fair. The event will feature representatives from Durham College, Centennial College, Fleming College, and Seneca College.

When: November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Durham Region Community Resource Centre in Midtown Mall (200 John Street West – Upper Level, Oshawa).

Why: The Post-Secondary Education Fair is an opportunity for residents to explore their...

Upcoming road closures on Simcoe Street in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road closures on Simcoe Street in the Township of Brock.

When: October 30 to spring 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closures will take place in stages on Simcoe Street in Brock, with stage one taking place from east of Madill Street to the west driveway of the Holy Family Catholic School and stage two taking place from Union Street to Madill Street once stage one is...

Conlin Road project update and upcoming closure in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the City of Oshawa, is updating residents on the ongoing Conlin Road project and an upcoming road closure in the Town of Whitby.

When and where: Conlin Road, from Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) to 200 metres west of Garrard Road, in Whitby will be closed from October 23 to December 31. Unfavourable weather conditions and work progress may influence the closure schedule.

Why: To safely install a new feedermain, watermain,...

Public review on north Oshawa and north Whitby sanitary sewer

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is developing a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to review existing sanitary sewer infrastructure and capacity in north Oshawa and north Whitby. The evaluation process and preferred alternatives are now available for public input.

When: The public review is available until November 23.

Where: The public can review and comment on the preferred alternatives at durham.ca/OshawaWhitbySanitarySewer.

Why: The study aims to review existing...