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Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 23 until December 18. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North, 200 metres south of Beatrice Street, in Oshawa. 

Why: Construction of watermains and sanitary sewer mains.

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

Sign up for the Canada Learning Bond online

Whitby, Ontario – In recognition of November being Financial Literacy Month, The Regional Municipality of Durham is launching the Canada Learning Bond Sign-up web page to help eligible residents access this benefit. The Canada Learning Bond allows eligible families to receive up to $2,000 for their child’s post-secondary education from the Government of Canada.

Research indicates that children with education savings are more likely to attend and graduate post-secondary school. The Canada Learning...

Area residents invited to participate in the Durham Region COVID-19 Health Survey

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department wants to hear from area residents through participation in the Durham Region COVID-19 Health Survey, an online survey of residents to gather information about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their health. This survey is open to all Durham Region residents 18-years and older and can be accessed at durham.ca/covidsurvey.

“We strongly encourage all Durham Region residents over 18-years old to participate in this survey,” said Mary-Anne Pietrusiak,...

Lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in the City of Oshawa.

When: November 16 to December 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Thornton Road North, from King Street West to Taunton Road West, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely complete the construction of a multi-use path.

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

Residents invited to provide feedback on the accessibility of Regional services

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is committed to learning about how residents with disabilities access Regional services and invites community members to share feedback by completing the Barriers to Accessing Services for People with Disabilities Survey.

Where:  Complete the survey online, until November 30, 2020.

Why: The Region of Durham is committed to learning about how residents with disabilities access Regional programs, services and supports. We invite community members to share...