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Upcoming lane restrictions on Rossland Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in the Town of Whitby. 

When: September 26 to October 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Rossland Road from east of Whitburn Street to 30 metres west of Centre Street, in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete road resurfacing.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street (Regional Highway 12) in the Town of Whitby. 

When: September 26 to November 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Brock Street from Vanier Street to Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete surface asphalt installation.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...

Regional Chair statement on the passing of Constable Rick O’Brien

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) Constable Rick O’Brien. Constable O’Brien was killed in the line of duty on Friday as officers executed a search warrant in a private home in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

During...

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 29 and 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When and Where: The following programs and/or services will be unavailable:

Friday, September 29

• All services at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, including provincial courts; Ontario Works Office; and Children’s Services Fee Subsidy Program.
• All Family Services Durham locations.
• Ontario...

Reminder: Durham Region is eliminating paper waste collection calendars to reduce waste

Whitby, Ontario – As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at durham.ca/waste.

The Durham Region Waste App, available on Google Play or...