Public Service Announcements

Changes to blue box recycling collection schedule in Oshawa and Whitby in observance of Labour 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 Labour Day Holiday on September 4.

When: Monday, September 4 to Saturday, September 9.

Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.

This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, September 4 (Labour Day) will be moved to Tuesday, September...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Liberty Street in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Liberty Street in the Municipality of Clarington.  

When: September 5 to 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Liberty Street, from Concession Road 4 to south of Taunton Road, in Clarington.

Why: To safely complete road shoulder paving.   

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington. 

When: September 5 to 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue, from 130 metres north of Concession Road 4 to 265 metres south of Taunton Road, in Clarington.

Why: To safely complete road shoulder paving.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make...

Lane restrictions on Seventh Concession Road in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Seventh Concession Road in the City of Pickering.

When: September 5 to November 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Seventh Concession Road, from west of Sideline 14 to Westney Road (Regional Road 31), in Pickering.

Why: Daily lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation work.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will...

Mandatory water restrictions for Sunderland residents and businesses

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Sunderland, in the Township of Brock, of mandatory water restrictions. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: September 5 to October 15.

Where: The community of Sunderland in the Township of Brock.

Why: Municipal wells one and two will be offline while the Region conducts upgrades. Water use restrictions are necessary to...