Public Service Announcements

Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Accessibility Awards are now open.

Community members and businesses in Durham Region are invited to nominate an individual or business that has made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region.

When: Nominations open April 20 through June 5.

Where: Information about eligibility and nomination criteria, along with the nomination form, is available on Your...

Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit construction from Rotherglen Road to west of Harwood Avenue in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming construction for the second segment of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Rotherglen Road to approximately 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax.

When: April 20, 2026 to July 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane shifts and lane restrictions will be in place during off-peak times on Kingston Road from Rotherglen Road to...

Road closure on Whites Road in the City of Pickering

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Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of a road closure on Whites Road (Regional Road 38) in the City of Pickering.

When: April 22 to 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Road closure will be in place on Whites Road, from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to Finch Avenue (Regional Road 27), in the City of Pickering.  

Why: To allow for the repair of railroad tracks at the Canadian...

Compost Giveaways are being held across the region from April 25 to May 30

Whitby, Ontario – To thank residents for their participation in leaf and yard waste collection programs, Durham Region is once again partnering with local municipalities to provide free compost at special events across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Lakeview Park (parking lot) Kluane Avenue, Oshawa

Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive,...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road South in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

When: April 13 to 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road South, from Victoria Street East (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), in the Town of Whitby.  

Why: To safely replace watermain valves.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive...