Changes to Regional services in observance of Remembrance Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on November 10 and 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.

When and Where: The following programs and/or services will be unavailable due to office and facility closures:

Friday, November 10  

• Provincial courts, located at Regional Headquarters in Whitby
• Ontario Works offices in Ajax, Oshawa, Uxbridge (both locations) and Whitby
• All Family Services Durham locations
• Adult Day Programs (Long-Term Care and Services for Seniors)
• Durham Region’s Waste Management Centre for new and replacement blue boxes and green bins located in Whitby
• Health Department programs and services, including:
  • Services at Consumers Drive in Whitby and Perry Street in Port Perry
  • Oral Health Clinic in Oshawa
  • Sexual health clinics at the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town Centre
  • Breastfeeding Clinic at the Whitby Mall
  • Immunization Clinics in all locations

Saturday, November 11

• All waste management facilities in Oshawa, Scugog and Brock; and the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot.

Why: In observance of Remembrance Day.

Note: There will be no impact to child care centres, fee subsidy programs, or other services provided by Children's Services Division of Social Services.

In addition, there will be no impacts to waste collection services or bus service provided by Durham Region Transit.

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