Public Service Announcements

Upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby’s community of Brooklin.

When: August 5 to October 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: North and southbound lane shifts will be taking place on Thickson Road North, from 250 metres south of Columbus Road to 250 metres north of Columbus Road, in Brooklin.

Why: To safely construct new intersections in support of development.

Temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of an upcoming temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington.

When: August 7 at 8 p.m. to August 8 at 6 a.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be temporarily closed from Byers Road to Concession Road 10 in Clarington.

Why: This work is the part of the construction to replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway.

Mandatory water restrictions during extreme heat ensure adequate water levels for emergency purposes

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

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Orono, Blackstock and Greenbank of mandatory water restrictions during the extreme hot weather. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential water use during this time.

When: Effective immediately until further notice.

Where: Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge,...

Uxbridge member vacancy on the Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC)

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) is seeking an Uxbridge resident to join the committee and help shape the future of environmental and climate action in Durham Region.

DECAC advises Durham Regional Council about environmental and climate change matters affecting Durham.

Who Can Apply? To be eligible for the position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Reside in the Township of Uxbridge.
2. Have a strong interest in environmental matters. Academic...

Applications are open for the Community Safety and Well-Being Fund

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund Grant program. This grant program supports not-for-profit organizations and community groups who are leading violence prevention projects initiatives in communities throughout Durham.

When: 

• Submissions for Stream One, Direct Intervention Fund, will be accepted from July 28, 2025, to August 22, 2025.
• Submissions for Stream Two, Community...