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Weight restrictions on Lake Ridge Road to improve traffic safety

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has implemented a maximum weight restriction of 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle for Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge. Weight restrictions are enacted under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018.

When: Immediately and until further notice.

Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) from Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5) to approximately...

Explore the benefits of filing your taxes at a Canada Revenue Agency outreach session

Whitby, Ontario – Learn about the importance of filing your taxes, free resources available to help file them, and the benefits and credits you may be eligible to receive at a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) outreach session.

These virtual sessions are hosted in partnership with Durham Region, Oshawa Public Libraries and Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, and are led by a CRA Outreach Officer. Upcoming sessions include: Tax Filing for Newcomers, Tax Filing When You Have a Modest Income and Tax Filing...

Recycled waste materials to be used in Regional Road 18 Pilot Reconstruction Project in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is ready to proceed with Phase 2 of an innovative project for a segment of Regional Road 18 in Clarington, between Concession Road 5 and the bridge south of Kendal. Portions of the roadway will be reconstructed as part of a pilot project incorporating the use of recycled materials.

This 3.6 kilometre stretch of Regional Road 18 requires reconstruction and strengthening but has remained a low priority for near term work as the road carries low daily traffic volumes....

Virtual nutrition seminar for seniors

Whitby, Ontario – Eating well can be a key tool for aging well. Seniors in Durham Region can learn about healthy eating and nutrition at an upcoming virtual seminar, part of the ongoing Virtual Seniors’ Learning Series.

When: Wednesday, February 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Where: This is a virtual event. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries.

Who: This session will be hosted by Claire Doble, Registered Dietitian. Claire has been practicing for more than 10 years and specializes in diabetes management...

Durham Region to host virtual event on Nuclear Sector Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to attend a virtual event for the launch of Empowering the Community: Durham Region's Nuclear Sector Strategy, 2022-2032. Durham Region is Canada’s premier centre of the nuclear industry and innovation. Join us as we celebrate the launch of the strategy by registering now for this free event on February 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

The virtual event will include a panel discussion on the economic and environmental opportunities ahead as we transition to...