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Lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Champlain Avenue (Regional Road 25A) in the Town of Whitby.

When: June 3 to July 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Champlain Avenue, from 780 metres west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe...

Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31

Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing to youth.

WNTD was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 and is recognized each year on May 31 to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco. This annual event highlights the tobacco epidemic and emphasizes the important work still to be done in tobacco...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Liverpool Road North in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Liverpool Road (Regional Road 29), in the City of Pickering.

When: June 3 to June 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where:  Liverpool Road, from the 401 off ramp (Walnut Lane extension) to 100 metres north of Pickering Parkway, in Pickering. Liverpool southbound lanes will be affected as well as the intersection of Pickering Parkway and Liverpool Road. One...

Durham Region celebrates Recreation and Parks Month with a passport adventure initiative

Whitby, Ontario - June is Recreation and Parks Month and Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region municipalities and Durham Tourism, is introducing an exciting passport adventure initiative for all area residents.

The passport provides an opportunity for residents to explore a variety of activities across Durham Region, with the chance to win a new bike which can be used to cycle the region’s many trails. Residents can download a digital copy of the passport by...

Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will help eligible residents with accessing benefits

Whitby, Ontario – Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this April and May to support residents living with low income.

What: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:

• Access Social Insurance Numbers (SINs), Birth Certificates and other forms of identification (ID). Service Canada will be issuing SINs on site, provided residents bring two valid identity documents. Service Ontario will share about provincial ID.
• Open a Registered Education...