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Canada Day will affect blue box recycling collection schedule

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents of changes to scheduled curbside Blue Box collection in observance of Canada Day.

When: July 1 to 6.

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby will temporarily have their collection moved to the following day.

This means that residents with collection scheduled for Monday, July 1 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, July 2. This shift will continue throughout...

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

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

When: June 26 and 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North, from 90 meters southeast of Eastwood Avenue to 30 meters northwest of Eastwood Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: Watermain service disconnects to support new development.

Note:...

UPDATE: Lane restrictions on Kingston Road in Pickering due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of further lane restrictions on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) in Pickering due to roadway repairs resulting from a previously broken watermain.

When: There will be lane restrictions on Kingston Road ongoing throughout the week. Lane restrictions are expected to be lifted when work is complete, by Thursday, June 27.

Where: Westbound and eastbound lane restrictions. Kingston Road will have a minimum of one...

Register your event for Culture Days in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism invites area municipalities, artists, event producers, and local organizations to be a part of the celebration of Durham Region’s arts and culture scene during the 2019 Culture Days weekend, taking place September 27 to 29.

This year, Culture Days is celebrating 10 years of sharing our communities’ cultural spirit and passion; examining the arts and culture sector through the lens of “Creativity, the Arts and Well-being.”

“Durham Region is home to an amazing and expressive...

Night work on Simcoe Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises that a portion of Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) will be under construction beginning next week.

When: Work is scheduled to begin on June 24 and should be complete by August 30. There will be lane restrictions for the duration of the project, and overnight work will take place on weeknights between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street, from just north of...