Public Service Announcements

Upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North (RR 52), in the City of Oshawa.

When: April 8 to 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Thornton Road North, 100 metres north of Deer Valley Drive to 210 metres south of Deer Valley Drive, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely install sanitary and water services to support new development.

The...

Durham Accessibility Conference explores how to commit to inclusion in the workplace

Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers, and those interested in exploring how to commit to inclusion in the workplace, to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.

When: May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open.

Where: Abilities Centre, 1 Jim Flaherty Street (formerly 55 Gordon Street), Whitby.

What: The theme for this year is, “Committing to Inclusion in the Workplace: Getting your...

Showcase products and services to the Region, local municipalities and community partners this April

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners, is calling on businesses interested in working with the municipal sector to showcase their products or services at this year’s virtual Business Showcase on April 15, 16 and 17.

Upon registration, businesses will be grouped into one of the following key product/service themes. Each theme supports Regional and municipal program and service areas to provide innovative solutions for:

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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...