Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When: September 30

Where: The following programs and/or services will be unavailable:

• All services at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, including provincial courts; Ontario Works Office; and Children’s Services Fee Subsidy Program
• All waste management facilities: Oshawa, Scugog, Brock and the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot
• The Waste Management Centre in Whitby
• The Waste Management Call Centre (calls and emails to be returned on October 3)
• Ontario Works offices in Ajax, Uxbridge and Oshawa (both locations)
• Health Department programs and services, including:
  • Services at Consumers Road 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
  • Community Immunization Clinic in Bowmanville

Why: In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Note: There will be no impacts to Durham Region Transit service or Regional Early Learning and Child Care programs.

Ontario Works monthly cheque pick up will be on Thursday, September 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clients with direct deposit will receive their payment on Thursday, September 29 as well. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/3qT39on.

The Port Perry Adult Day Program (451 Paxton Street) will remain closed on Fridays.

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For media inquiries, contact Corporate Communications.