Public Service Announcements

Annual nuclear public alerting system test: June 3 and 4

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on June 3 and 4. The system is designed to warn people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations in Clarington or Pickering. Durham Region is required to test the Nuclear Public Alerting System as part of its responsibilities as directed by the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP).

The test will take place during daytime hours, over two days:

Lane restrictions on Salem Road North in Ajax

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Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Salem Road North (Regional Road 41) in the Town of Ajax.

When: May 20 to July 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: On Salem Road at the most northerly Blowers Crescent connection, 150 metres north and south of this intersection.

Why: To extend an existing culvert and install a centre median north and south of the...

Lane restrictions on Shirley Road in Township of Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Shirley Road (Regional Road 19) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 24 to June 20, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Shirley Road, east and westbound lane restrictions from Simcoe Street to 0.5 kilometres east of Graham Road, in the Township of Scugog.

Why: To complete road resurfacing. Paved shoulders and new pavement markings will also be included in the work.

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Lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa

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Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Ritson Road South (Regional Road 16) in the City of Oshawa.

When: May 19 to 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Ritson Road South, from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the railway bridge expansion joints.

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

Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 1 for an afternoon of fun, music, dancing and food.

This free celebration will feature electrifying live drag performances; a DJ spinning catchy tunes; as well as face painting, a magic show, food vendors and resource village!

Durham Alliance Outreach, the only food pantry in Durham that prioritizes the needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, will be on-site collecting donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate a non-perishable food items...