Public Service Announcements

Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 1

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

When: March 1 to April 30. The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.

Where: Signs...

Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.

When: February 25 to March 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Bloor Street West, from west of Thornton Road South to Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53), in Oshawa.

Why: To allow for the relocation of Enbridge Gas infrastructure in...

Lane restrictions on King Street in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on King Street, between Mary Street and Charles Street, in the City of Oshawa due to ongoing watermain break repairs.

When: Until the repair is complete.

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on King Street, between Mary Street and Charles Street, in Oshawa. Please note that the impacted area may change throughout the course of the repairs.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and...

Lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue (Regional Road 52) in the City of Oshawa.

When: February 18 to 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: East and westbound lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue at Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53) in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install asphalt walkways.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...

Go from the classroom to CEO with BACD’s Summer Company program

Whitby, Ontario – Make this summer job one of the best ever. The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is looking for ambitious and aspiring young entrepreneurs to be a part of its Summer Company program.

What: The Summer Company program grants returning students the opportunity to start and operate their own business. Successful applicants get start-up money of up to $3,000 and hands-on training, coaching and mentoring from BACD experts to get their business up and running. The Summer Company...