Public Service Announcements

Durham Region Emancipation Day Celebration returns August 1, 2024

Whitby, Ontario – On August 1, the Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region returns. This year, Durham’s 2024 Emancipation Day Celebration Committee is hosting the event at Esplanade Park in Pickering. The theme for 2024 is Courage from our Heritage, Empowerment for Tomorrow!

This free, family friendly celebration will include live performances, food trucks, vendors, art therapy, youth and children’s activities and more!

When: August 1 from 3 to 8 p.m.

Where: Esplanade Park in Pickering. 

Who: Durham’s 2024 Emancipation Day

Upcoming road closure on Wilson Road in Oshawa

This PSA has been updated to reflect the current information.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Wilson Road (Regional Road 35) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 15 to September 13. This ongoing work and associated road closure has been delayed due to unforeseen soil conditions. Unfavourable weather and soil conditions may continue to influence the work schedule.

Where: The road closure will be in place on Wilson Road from Bloor Street to...

Help name the Region’s new long-term care home in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is building a new long-term care home in the City of Pickering, with support from the Province of Ontario.

This 200-bed home will be in the beautiful Seaton community, which is located between Brock Road and Whites Road in Pickering. Projected to open in fall 2026, it will offer common spaces (a bank, store, hair salon, worship centre and fitness area); a main space for resident social interactions; and a dementia-friendly design.

To help capture the spirit...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Osborne Street in Beaverton

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Osborne Street in the community of Beaverton in the Township of Brock.

Where: Osborne Street at the intersection of Bay Street, in Beaverton.

When: July 8 to July 12. Unfavorable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To safely install watermain infrastructure as part of the Beaverton Watermain Replacement project. To learn more about the project, visit durham...

Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in the Town of Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Ajax.

When: July 8 through August. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Bayly Street, from Church Street South to 500 metres east of the intersection of Bayly Street and Church Street South, in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To safely install a new centre median island on Bayly Street, regrade...