Public Service Announcements

Durham Region’s DEI Strategy: What it is and why your feedback matters

This PSA has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy is the sum of research, community insight and best practices that will inform existing and future equity-advancing initiatives.

What: Over the past few years, Durham Region has taken several steps to help learn about what local communities need to be more inclusive. This includes launching the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, setting up the Durham...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Church Street South in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Church Street South (Regional Road 24) in the City of Pickering.

When: November 17 to late December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Church Street South, between Durham Live Avenue (Kellino Street) and Bayly Street, in Pickering.

Why: Road work in support of future development.

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

New all-way stop at Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero and in collaboration with the Township of Brock, The Regional Municipality of Durham is adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge.

Where: At the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge.

When: The new all-way stop was recently installed.

Why: To improve road safety. 

Note: The new all-way stop will require all drivers in each direction to stop their vehicle before...

New all-way stop at Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero and in collaboration with the Municipality of Clarington, The Regional Municipality of Durham is adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington.

Where: At the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road in Clarington.

When: Scheduled to be installed November 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To improve road...

Canada Post labour disruption impact to services

*This Public Service Announcement has been updated to reflect the most recent information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to notify residents that all incoming and outgoing mail is affected by a potential labour disruption at Canada Post.

When: The strike has been in effect since Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Where: A service disruption is impacting all incoming and outgoing mail.

Why: In the event of a Canada Post labour disruption, the Region is not sending...