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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in Scugog
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 03:27 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog.
When: June 9 to September 1. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Simcoe Street, from 200 metres south of Old Simcoe Road to 800 metres north of Scugog Line 3, in the Township of Scugog.
Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation.
Note: The Region realizes that the work...
Health Department releases report on climate change and vector-borne diseases in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 10:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Climate change is expected to increase the spread and incidence of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) among residents of Durham Region and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands.
To help learn about, prepare for, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has released the report, Assessing the Impact of Vector-borne Disease, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth. Part of the series Climate Change...
Lane restrictions at the intersection of Taunton and Anderson in Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at the intersection of Taunton Road East and Anderson Street in the Town of Whitby.
When: Approximately June 9 to December. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4), from 250 metres west of Anderson Street to 300 metres east of Anderson Street, and on Anderson Street from 200 metres south of Taunton Road East to 200...
Service Disruption for Durham Region Transit
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:26 PM
To prepare for a potential Durham Transit strike on Saturday, June 7, bus service will end by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6. If an agreement is reached, regular service will resume on June 7. Review the list of last trips and arrange alternative transportation if needed. For details, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates.
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