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Watermain break causes road closure of Brock Street South in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure of Brock Street South (Regional Road 46) in the Town of Whitby due to a watermain break.

When: Road closure is expected to be in place until the repairs are complete. Please note that unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Brock Street South, from Victoria Street East to Watson Street, in Whitby.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction...

Water sample test results identify blue-green algae bloom at Kinsmen Beach

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has been advised by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in water samples taken from the Kinsmen Beach area of Lake Scugog. Laboratory test results were received from the MECP on Aug. 7.

Further results of the analysis of toxins associated with the blue-green algae bloom are pending and may result in further action regarding continued public access to the beach. A water...

Lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of eastbound and westbound lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue West (Regional Road 58) in the City of Oshawa.

When: August 17 to 18 (daytime only). Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Adelaide Avenue West, from Thornton Road to Severn Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary service.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

Durham Region Transit has you covered

We need more time to get it right. Due to unexpected deployment issues, the August 24 service change has been postponed. Current service levels will be in place until further notice.

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) Ridership Recovery Framework to encourage and increase transit ridership, DRT is excited to announce a multi-phased strategy to provide additional and improved service across the network, supporting customers where and when service is needed most.

On Monday,...

Remember to drive safe and slow down: Automated speed enforcement and red-light cameras are coming

Whitby, Ontario – Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and Red Light Cameras (RLC) will soon be in effect on Durham roads. As part of Durham Vision Zero, both initiatives are reminders to slow down and drive safe, and are expected to be implemented by the end of August through to early September—just in time for back to school safety on our roadways.

Although fines are not yet being issued, ASE and RLCs have already been installed on some roadways and have started to collect data.

Over a 40-day period,...