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Exciting lineup of local talent confirmed for Canada Day the Durham Way
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Join us on July 1 as we celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way—an uplifting, virtual celebration of the communities ofDurham Region. This first-of-its-kind event will feature an exciting lineup of local performers and family friendly entertainment including:
- Juno award winner Jack De Keyser
- The President’s Choice SuperDogs animal trick show
- Three-time Juno award nominees Sultans of String
- Country artist Leah Daniels
- Children’s entertainer Jungle Jack
- Live animal features from Soper...
Region joins ShopHERE; offers no-cost option for businesses to create digital presence
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is making it easier for small businesses to move their operations online after joining ShopHERE—a no-cost service that helps to build a digital platform.
What: ShopHERE provides independent businesses and artists an opportunity to develop an online store, free of charge, with specific branding, messaging, digital marketing, shipping and inventory management.
Initiated by Digital Main Street and the City of Toronto, this service is provided in collaboration with Google,...
Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Pickering and Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the City of Pickering and Town of Whitby.
When: Ongoing until June 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Lake Ridge Road, from south of Brawley Road to Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5)/9th Concession Road, in Pickering and Whitby.
Why: To complete asphalt paving and road restoration.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety...
New fully protected left-turn signal on Thickson Road in Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 11:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham is modifying the northbound to westbound left-turn signal at Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) and Consumers Road (Regional Road 25) in Whitby.
Where: Northbound at the intersection of Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) and Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.
Why: In an effort to reduce road collisions at this intersection, a separate, fully protected left-turn signal has been installed to improve...
New Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 02:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. While drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles, residents can now follow line painting operations using Waze—an innovative live traffic and navigation app.
When: Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or overnight, until October.
Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,000 lane kilometres in Durham, including...
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