Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions implemented on Newtonville Road in the Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: August 29 to November 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Newtonville Road, from 650 metres south of Concession Road 5 to 800 metres south of Concession Road 6, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: For road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be...

Applications are being accepted for Appointment to Regional Advisory Committees

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the following committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Durham Active Transportation Committee
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
• Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce
• Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change
• Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee
• Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee

What: The Region of Durham has a...

Beware of new water treatment sales tactics being used in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that the Region does not sell or endorse water filters or treatment equipment. The Region has been contacted by concerned residents inquiring about phone calls from salespeople who want access to their home to test the water or inspect the water service. In the past, salespersons have gone door-to-door making similar claims.

If someone calls you or shows up at your door, remember the following to protect yourself...

Changes to blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of Labour Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection, in observance of the Labour Day weekend.

When: Monday, September 5 to Saturday, September 10.

Where: Oshawa and Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.

Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, September 5, will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, September...

Area wide reduced speed limit on Regional Roads in Downtown Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of the Durham Vision Zero initiative, The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and motorists of an area wide reduced speed limit from the existing 50 km/h to 40 km/h, on Regional Roads in the downtown area of the Township of Uxbridge.

When: Reduced speed limit will be in effect on August 26.

Where:

• Toronto Street (Regional Highway 47) from 150m South of Campbell Drive to Brock Street West (Regional Highway 47)
• Brock Street West (Regional Road 8) from 150m...