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Upcoming road closures on Lake Ridge Road
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 02:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, a portion of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.
When and Where: May 1 at approximately 7 p.m. until June 16 at approximately 6 p.m. onLake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from south of Chalk Lake Road to Townline Road in the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby,...
Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal during Environment Days
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 03:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
When and where:
Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
Saturday, September 9 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (parking lot), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or...
Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 29 to May 27
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:35 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.
When and where:
Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
- Sunderland Memorial Arena (parking lot), 20 Park...
COVID-19 vaccine spring boosters now available for high-risk groups
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents in specific high-risk populations to receive a COVID-19 booster dose this spring.
Due to decreasing immunity and the risk of severe illness from COVID-19, individuals in the following high-risk groups are recommended to get a spring COVID-19 booster dose if it has been at least six months, or 168 days, since their last COVID-19 vaccination or confirmed COVID-19 infection: adults 65 and older; residents of long-term care...
Slow down in construction zones! Our road equals their workspace
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:06 AM
With the warmer weather, the number of construction projects increases. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.
Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.
For more information on current and upcoming construction projects on Regional roads, please visit
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