Service Disruptions

Update 2 - Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to flooding

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, will remain closed this week to allow for cleaning and repairs due to flooding.

Clients may visit the Community Resource Centre on the second floor of 200 John Street West to access limited supports. Ontario Works services and supports can also be accessed at Durham Region Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Where: Ontario Works Office - 200 John Street West...

Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to flooding

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, is temporarily closed due to flooding. 

Where: Ontario Works Office - 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. 

Why: Due to flooding.

Note: Our team is actively assessing the situation and will share updates as soon as more information is available. Clients may call 311 for more information. 

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Extreme winter weather in Durham Region: Stay safe and informed

This PSA has been updated to reflect the most recent information

Whitby, Ontario –Durham Region is experiencing cold temperatures and expecting a major snowfall today. 

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning and is predicting significant snowfall acrossthe region.

To support the health and safety of all residents, select winter warming locations will offer extended hours. For a complete list of warming locations and hours of operation, visit durham.ca/WinterWarming.

Regional crews are prepared and...

Update 1 - Regional facilities and services impacted due to inclement weather

Today (January 16)

Due to the inclement weather, some Regional facilities and services are experiencing disruptions, including:

• Residential waste collection operations are ongoing, but curbside collections are delayed today. Residents should keep their materials at the curb until collected. Update: Residents in Pickering, Ajax, Clarington, Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog with scheduled Christmas tree collection today (Friday), please note, there will be no tree collection on Friday, January 16. Any...
  
  

Regional facilities and services impacted due to inclement weather

Thursday, January 15

Due to the inclement weather, some Regional facilities and services are either closed or experiencing disruptions, including:

• The Ontario Works office in Uxbridge (2 Campbell Drive, Unit 301/305) is closed today.

• All Waste Management Facilities and the Household Special Waste Depot are closed for today. This includes the Sales Office at the Brock Waste Management Facility (C22480 Brock Sideroad #17). 

• Residential waste collection operations are ongoing, but curbside collections...