Public Service Announcements

Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to watermain work

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, closed June 4 due to watermain work in the surrounding area. Ontario Works services and supports can be accessed at Region of Durham Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Where: Ontario Works Office – Unit C1A, 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. 

Why: Closure due to watermain work.

Note: Clients may call 311 for more information. 

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Upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When: June 15 to July 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Stellar Drive, from 850 metres west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South, in the Town of Whitby.  

Why: To safely install water services and construct new entrances in support of...

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes. 

When: Saturday, June 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care Home to host Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents and invited to browse antique cars and shop local vendors at the upcoming Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show, hosted by Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care Home.

What: The Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show. All are welcome to attend, and admission is free.

When: Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: This outdoor event will take place at 632 Dundas Street West, Whitby.

Note: Fairview Lodge is one of four long-term care homes...

Share your thoughts at the Public Information Centre for Hopkins Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Have your say during an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC). The Region of Durham is inviting the public to share their questions or comments on the preferred design solution for the reconstruction and widening of Hopkins Street (Regional Road 36) from Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) to Dundas Street to include a two-way centre turning lane and a grade separation at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway corridor in the Town of Whitby.  

When and where: An...