Public Service Announcements

Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa

Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington

Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Don Beer...

Recycle your batteries during the week of April 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of April 22.

When: Spring battery collection occurs from April 22 to 26 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the...

Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will help eligible residents with accessing benefits

Whitby, Ontario – Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this April and May to support residents living with low income.

What: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:

• Access Social Insurance Numbers (SINs), Birth Certificates and other forms of identification (ID). Service Canada will be issuing SINs on site, provided residents bring two valid identity documents. Service Ontario will share about provincial ID.
• Open a Registered Education...

Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 2

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. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2024 Weight Restriction season will be April 1.

When: April 2, 2024.

Where: Signs will be removed from Regional...

Adult Day Programs offer support for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments

Whitby, Ontario – Adults who require support – including adults living with cognitive impairments such as dementia – can participate in the Adult Day Programs for supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming. The Adult Day Programs offer socialization, well-being and quality of life, while providing caregivers and family members with a break for some personal time.

What: Adult Day Programs include exercise and wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, visiting with pets, music...