Public Service Announcements

Maximizing safety on roads in Durham region with roundabouts

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed roundabouts across the region as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Roundabouts are designed to maximize safety and minimize delay, while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

Where: Roundabouts are installed at intersections at various locations across the region in place of traffic control signals. Locations are selected based on a thorough assessment that ensures a roundabout is the preferred...

Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 1

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.

When: March 1 to April 30. The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.

Where: Signs...

Online meeting for community housing redevelopment projects in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation (DRLHC) and Infrastructure Ontario, is revitalizing two DRLHC properties located at Malaga Road and Christine Crescent in the City of Oshawa. As part of the Region’s continued commitment to engaging with the local community on these projects, an online community meeting is being held to obtain feedback on the design concepts.  

When: Wednesday, February 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Residents can...

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...