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Northbound lane on Park Road North in Oshawa closed for a watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the northbound lane on Park Road North (Regional Road 54) in the City of Oshawa is temporarily closed to traffic due to a watermain break.

When: Today, Wednesday, September 1 until the repair is complete.

Where: Park Road North (Regional Road 54), northbound lane only, from Bond Street West to Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa.

Why: The northbound lane is temporarily closed to safely repair a watermain break.

Note: Residents...

Health Department reports first human case of West Nile virus illness this season

WHITBY, ON – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of one human case of West Nile virus (WNV) illness. This is the first human case of WNV reported in Durham Region this year.

To date, there have been two human cases of the virus reported in Ontario. In addition, there have been 67 WNV positive groups of mosquitoes identified across the province and a total of eight groups of mosquitoes in the Region have tested positive for the virus.

“While the overall risk of becoming...

Upcoming road closure on Townline Road in Oshawa/ Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Townline Road North in the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: September 7 to November 2021. Construction progress and unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Townline Road (Reg. Rd. 55) from south of Beatrice Street East to south of Taunton Road (Reg. Rd. 4) in Oshawa/ Clarington.

Why: To complete construction and installation...

Durham Region reminds drivers to slow down in school zones as students head back to school

Whitby, Ontario – As Durham Region students gear up to go back to school next week, the Region of Durham is reminding road users to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

“During the 2020/2021 school year, many students were learning from home so there was a decrease in the number of children walking or riding bikes to school. As in-person learning starts up again, drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the...

Participants of two more basketball tournaments held in Oshawa urged to get tested for COVID-19

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is currently aware of two more basketball tournaments that were held at the Playground Global facility, 1313 Boundary Road, Oshawa, where seven cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. Anyone who attended basketball tournaments at this facility from Aug. 13 to 15 or Aug. 20 to 23 is urged to get tested as soon as possible.

Individuals who attended the Canadian Youth Basketball League (CYBL) tournament from Aug. 13 to 15 at the Playground Global...