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Lane restrictions on Rossland Road in the City of Oshawa
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 09:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) in Oshawa.
When: September 12 to October 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Daily lane restrictions will be in place on Rossland Road, from the Oshawa Creek Bridge to west of Carnegie Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely complete road resurfacing.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...
Here and Now Counselling: prompt, issue-focused support
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 02:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Your well-being matters. The Region of Durham offers counselling services focused on mental health and relationship support tailored to your needs.
What: Here and Now Counselling is a service offered by Family Services Durham that focuses on one issue at a time; it provides helpful strategies and support in just one session. With Here and Now Counselling, you can discuss concerns such as:
- Handling stress or burnout.
- Coping strategies.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Relationship challenges.
Open Skies: New getaway guide inspires local adventures and local impact
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 01:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – 129 ways to explore. One guide to play, stay and spend local in Durham Region. Find it all under ‘Open Skies’, Durham Tourism’s new adventure planner.
Packed with photo inspiration and easy-to-use checklists, Open Skies makes it simple to transform travel dreams into local itineraries.
Just an hour from downtown Toronto, Durham Region is an easy and welcoming weekend getaway or day trip. Find farm-to-table restaurants, local breweries, and cozy cafés and bakeries; dive into...
Celebrating Welcoming Week in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2025 09:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – From September 12 to 21, the Region of Durham, along with its Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) and newcomer service providers will recognize Welcoming Week.
This annual campaign celebrates the work done in communities to become welcoming places for all. It’s a time to recognize the power of inclusion and the people who make Durham Region a place where everyone belongs.
Did you know that 28 per cent of Durham’s current population are immigrants or individuals born...
Get ready for Curbside Giveaway Day on September 13
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2025 11:17 AM
Are you thinking of taking part in Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, September 13?
Here’s how it works: on the event day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents place unwanted items (in good condition!) – clearly marked as “Free” – on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
Curbside Giveaway Day events are an opportunity to reduce the amount of garbage going to disposal by giving away your unwanted items or by going on a...
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