Public Service Announcements

Durham Region’s Film and Television Industry Career Fair is back!

Whitby, Ontario – Ever been “reel-ly” captivated by the movies? If so, be sure to check out the Durham Region Film Commission’s (Film Durham) annual Film and Television Industry Career Fair. This exciting event is for students and adults seeking a career in this exciting industry.

With new film studios opening across Canada, and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, film and television production is rising at an extraordinary rate; providing high-quality job opportunities in Durham Region and...

Upcoming Blue Box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled Blue Box collection due to the Family Day holiday.

When: Oshawa and Whitby residents will have their Blue Box collection moved to the following day the week of February 19.

Blue Box collection scheduled for Monday, February 19 (Family Day) will be moved to Tuesday, February 20. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending with Friday, February 23 collection...

Upcoming closure on Thornton Road South in Oshawa due to emergency repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a complete road closure on Thornton Road South in the City of Oshawa as Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) conducts emergency repairs.

When: The repair work will begin on February 5 at 8 a.m. and is expected to be complete by February 6 at 6 p.m.

Where: Full road closure on Thornton Road South, north of Stellar Drive and south of Gibb Street. Traffic may detour via Stellar Drive, Thickson Road South and Gibb...

Your feedback matters: Complete the customer service survey

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we can better serve residents and stakeholders.

When: The survey is open until February 29.

Where: The survey can be completed online at durham.ca/CustomerServiceSurvey.

Why: Your feedback is important. Community feedback will assist us in understanding our customers and your preferred communication channels, expectations on service response times, accessibility needs and more. This...

Simcoe Street north and south bound lanes closed in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. North and south bound lanes on Simcoe Street North, between Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, are currently closed until further notice.

When: From January 18, until the repair is complete.

Where: Simcoe Street North, from Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, in the city of Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area...