Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Bloor Street West (Regional Road 22) in the City of Oshawa.

When: February 25 to March 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Eastbound and westbound lane restrictions will take place on Bloor Street West, from west of Thornton Road South to Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53), in Oshawa.

Why: To allow for the relocation of Enbridge Gas infrastructure in...

Lane restrictions on King Street in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on King Street, between Mary Street and Charles 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 King Street, between Mary Street and Charles Street, in Oshawa. Please note that the impacted area may change throughout the course of the repairs.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and...

Lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue (Regional Road 52) in the City of Oshawa.

When: February 18 to 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: East and westbound lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue at Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53) in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install asphalt walkways.

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

Go from the classroom to CEO with BACD’s Summer Company program

Whitby, Ontario – Make this summer job one of the best ever. The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is looking for ambitious and aspiring young entrepreneurs to be a part of its Summer Company program.

What: The Summer Company program grants returning students the opportunity to start and operate their own business. Successful applicants get start-up money of up to $3,000 and hands-on training, coaching and mentoring from BACD experts to get their business up and running. The Summer Company...

Supporting positive youth development: Applications open to receive funding for community projects

Whitby, Ontario – Residents and small, not-for-profit community groups aiming to reduce violence and support positive youth development can apply for Durham Region’s Community Micro-Grants through the Building Safer Communities Grants Program.

Applications to receive funding are open, as of February 10, and should align with the Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and Durham Region’s Strategic Plan. The CSWB Plan aims to support safety in communities and addresses needs...