Public Service Announcements

Upcoming road closures on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) and a full closure of the intersection of Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 in the Municipality of Clarington.

When and Where: Bowmanville Avenue south of Regional Road 3 will be closed for approximately three to four weeks in September tentatively starting on September 5, immediately followed by a full closure of the intersection...

Lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Park Road, south of John Street, in the City of Oshawa due to ongoing watermain break repairs.

When: Until the repair is complete.

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Park Road, south of John Street, in Oshawa.  

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area may be experiencing a temporary water service interruption or decrease in water pressure for the duration...

Lane restrictions on Stellar Drive, Champlain Avenue and Thornton Road

This PSA has been updated to reflect the latest information. 

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25), Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25A) and Thornton Road (Regional Road 52) in the Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa.  

When: Ongoing until September 22. Overnight work will be required on September 17 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. September 18, and on September 18 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on September 19...

Durham Region provides tips to keep wildlife out of your waste

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of tips to help keep wildlife out of your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes.

Here are some ways to keep animals and bugs away:

Storage and Set-out

• Store your garbage, green bin and recycling boxes inside a garage or shed if possible, or away from fences and rails that can be easily climbed by animals.
• If you store your green bin outside and are worried the latch is not enough to keep the animals out, try using...

Nominations being accepted to honour environmental achievements

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence for projects completed between January 1, 2021 and September 1, 2023.

When: The deadline for submissions is September 15.

Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural environment, reduce...