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Lane restrictions on Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on a portion of Regional Road 8 in Uxbridge.

When: December 3 to 21. Unfavourable weather conditions may change the work schedule. Additional work to complete the project will take place in spring 2019.

Where: Regional Road 8, between Mill Run Golf Course to west of Concession Road 4, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To safely replace a culvert.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise...

Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the City of Pickering.

When: November 30 to December 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Bayly Street, from St. Martins Drive to Liverpool Road (Regional Road 37).

Why: Watermain servicing to support new development.

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

Durham Region statement on General Motors announcement

Whitby, Ontario – Today’s announcement by General Motors is deeply disappointing. We recognize that this is an especially difficult time for all employees and families who are directly and indirectly impacted by this news. Durham Region will focus on how to best support those who have been impacted.

The Region expects General Motors to do what is right for their employees and the City of Oshawa. This will have impacts for the Canadian economy as a whole. We will work together with the Federal and...

Regional Council returns to Standing Committee structure in December 2018

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that Regional Council will return to the Standing Committee governance structure for the 2018 to 2022 Council term.

When: Beginning December 1, Regional Council will revert to the four previous Standing Committees–Finance & Administration, Health & Social Services, Planning & Economic Development and Works. The first meeting of each Committee for the 2018 to 2022 Council term will take place during the...

Distribution of December social assistance cheques

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising Ontario Works (OW) clients who normally receive their monthly payments by mail to pick up their December social assistance cheque at their local OW office.

When: December social assistance cheques will be available for pick up at local OW offices effective Wednesday, November 28 at 11 a.m.; and on subsequent days during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Durham Region, local Ontario Works’ offices.

Why:...