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Lane restrictions on Rossland Road in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road West, between Brookside Drive and Ansley Court, in the City of Oshawa due to ongoing watermain break repairs.

When: Until the repair is complete.

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Rossland Road, between Brookside Drive and Ansley Court, in Oshawa. 

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area may be experiencing a temporary water service...

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Keeping our teen drivers safe

Whitby, Ontario – National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is taking place across Canada from October 15 to 21.

This week is designed to build public awareness of teen driver safety issues and encourage communities to be a part of the solution.

The Region of Durham is working to create safer roads for all road users, which include drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Durham Vision Zero has identified young driver involved collisions...

Regional Chair statement on the passing of Michael Ferdinand

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Michael Ferdinand, a security guard at Pickering Casino Resort, who was tragically killed in a shooting over the weekend.

In the early hours of Monday (October 9), Michael was on shift when an armed person arrived at...

Regional Chair statement in response to attacks in the Middle East

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“I am deeply distressed by the horrific attacks that took place in Israel over the weekend, leaving hundreds of civilians dead and thousands wounded.

While mounting tensions in the Middle East have long divided communities, I strongly condemn these horrific and fatal acts of violence. These attacks are reprehensible; a disregard for...

Catch the DRIFF at this year’s Durham Region International Film Festival

Whitby, Ontario – The following update is being issued on behalf of the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham). Film Durham has been advised that the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) events on October 19 have been moved to the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, due to a labour disruption involving the Town of Whitby. The following details have been updated to reflect this.

Film Durham is inviting the community to attend DRIFF this October.

Offering three days of thoughtfully curated...