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Stop and look: Ensuring safety at Durham's intersections

Whitby, Ontario – A simple pause can save a life. Durham Region urges drivers to come to a complete stop at stop signs and check both directions before moving forward. This small action is a crucial part of how Durham is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.

Where: Stop signs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region. 

Why: Drivers must look in both directions and check the sidewalk before...

Durham launches community engagement for temporary Ritson Road placemaking project

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is inviting residents to help reimagine an empty lot at 350 Ritson Road South, in Oshawa. The initiative, "Ritson and Olive Temporary Placemaking Project," is looking to transform the currently vacant property into a vibrant community space for the next four years, ahead of planned road improvements set to begin in 2029.

Visit durham.ca/art to complete a survey and share your opinion about how this space could be used. It could include public art, native...

Durham Local Immigration Partnership hosts Funding Opportunities Forum

Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is hosting its bi-annual Funding Opportunities Forum – an in-person, half-day event for for community and service provider organizations seeking grant opportunities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with funding organizations, such as representatives from community agencies, the private sector, and municipal and provincial governments.

The Forum will also feature a workshop on the role of AI in grant writing – how it can enhance...

Durham Local Immigration Partnership hosts Funding Opportunities Forum on March 21

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) is hosting its bi-annual Funding Opportunities Forum – an in-person, half-day event for community and service provider organizations seeking grant opportunities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with funding organizations, such as representatives from community agencies, the private sector, and municipal and provincial governments.

The Forum will also feature a workshop on the role of AI in grant writing – how it...

Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 1

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

When: March 1 to April 30. The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction season.

Where: Signs...