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New legislation is one step closer to delivering four new stations along GO Lakeshore East Extension

Whitby, Ontario – The province has announced new legislation that will enable municipalities to support the building of stations along new GO train routes. This recent decision will enable The Regional Municipality of Durham to explore funding the up-front costs related to station construction for all four new stations along the GO Lakeshore East Extension to Bowmanville. 

The funds used to cover the up-front costs (including interest) will be recovered via a Station Contribution Fee; a cost paid...

Applications are open for the CSWB Fund: Building Safer Communities Grants Program

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region has opened applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund: Building Safer Communities Grants program, to support small, not-for-profit organizations and community groups with violence prevention projects in Durham Region communities.

Applications to receive funding should be in alignment with, and further the goals and implementation of, the Durham Region CSWB Plan and the Durham Region Strategic Plan.

Upcoming lane restrictions on Rossland Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in the Town of Whitby. 

When: September 26 to October 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Rossland Road from east of Whitburn Street to 30 metres west of Centre Street, in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete road resurfacing.

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

Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Brock Street (Regional Highway 12) in the Town of Whitby. 

When: September 26 to November 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions on Brock Street from Vanier Street to Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete surface asphalt installation.

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

Regional Chair statement on the passing of Constable Rick O’Brien

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 our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) Constable Rick O’Brien. Constable O’Brien was killed in the line of duty on Friday as officers executed a search warrant in a private home in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

During...