Public Service Announcements

Road closure on Athol Street East

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Athol Street East in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain break.  

When: The road closure will take effect December 14, 2025, and will be in effect until the repairs are completed.

Where: The watermain has been isolated on Athol Street East in Oshawa. The affected area extends roughly 100 metres east of Charles Street.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area...

Lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Dundas Street East in the Town of Whitby due to a watermain break.  

When: Currently ongoing and will be in effect until the watermain repairs are completed.

Where: Along Dundas Street East, from the intersection of Lupin Drive to the intersection of Craydon Road, lane restrictions will be in place, allowing one lane in each direction (eastbound and westbound) to maintain the flow of traffic.

Why: To...

Waste Management Facility holiday schedule changes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.

When:

• Thursday, December 25 – Closed
• Friday, December 26 – Closed
• Saturday, December 27 – Closed
• Sunday, December 28 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
• Monday, December 29 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
• Tuesday, December 30 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p...

Waste collection changes over the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to inform residents in the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, and the townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog of changes to curbside waste collection dates due to the holidays.

When: Waste collection scheduled for Thursday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue with Friday, December 26 collection being moved to Saturday, December 27. Collection will also be shifted...

Ajax residents: Help shape Durham’s active transportation future

Whitby, Ontario – Want to be a part of shaping the future of active transportation in Durham Region? The Region is seeking a Town of Ajax resident to serve as a volunteer member of the Durham Active Transportation Committee (DATC).

When: Deadline for applications is December 16.

Where: Information and application forms can be found at durham.ca/Committees.

Why: This is a volunteer position that provides advice on active transportation matters in Durham Region, including urban, rural, utilitarian and...