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Help kids get to school safely by slowing down in school zones
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 07:01 AM
With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.
Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians—especially distracted kids who are excited to be back at school; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to...
Speed limit reduction on Brock Street in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 03:53 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reducing the speed limit on Brock Street to 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) in collaboration with the Town of Whitby to convert the Port Whitby area to an area wide 40 km/h zone.
Where: Brock Street from Victoria Street to Water Street in Whitby.
When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed before September 3, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the installation schedule.
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Good Doctors telemedicine clinic to open in Beaverton
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Township of Brock, have entered an agreement to bring Good Doctors telemedicine to Beaverton—a service that’s been providing quality health care to Ontario residents since 2015.
This telemedicine clinic will be available by appointment to residents without a family doctor. It will operate three days per week in an office space that has a separate entrance on the main floor at Lakeview Manor long-term care home, located...
Road closure on Elm Street in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of an upcoming road closure on Elm Street, in the City of Oshawa.
When: September 4 to September 11. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Elm Street will be closed at Simcoe Street South. Access to Elm Street from Celina is restricted to local traffic only during this time. Lane restrictions remain ongoing on Simcoe Street South.
Why: This work is part of the Simcoe Street...
Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:01 PM
Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities from September 5 to September 27 or donate online
Whitby, Ontario, August 27, 2024 – The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.
Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices...
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