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Upcoming temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in the Municipality of Clarington.  

When: November 4 at 8 p.m. to November 5 at 5 a.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be temporarily closed from Byers Road to Concession Road 10 in Clarington.  

Why: This work is the part of the construction to replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific...

Road closure on Park Road South in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Park Road South in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain break.  

When: Until the repairs are complete.

Where: The watermain has been isolated on Park Road South between King Street West and Hibbert Avenue in Oshawa. The affected area extends west to Montrave Avenue and east to Nassau Street.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area bounded from Stevenson Road to...

Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Finance

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Nicole Pincombe to the position of Commissioner of Finance/Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Durham, effective December 1, 2025.

“We are pleased to appoint Nicole Pincombe to this strategic senior position—a role responsible for financial management and overall fiscal accountability,” said Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). “Nicole has a proven record of being progressive. Her leadership...

Fare-free transit for Canadian Armed Forces members

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT), in partnership with the Region of Durham, is proud to offer a limited-time fare incentive for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans.

To qualify for fare-free travel, eligible individuals must present one of the following:

• Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75)
• Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
• CFOne Card
• Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10) or
• Appear in uniform or wearing service medals

When: From October 31...

Durham Region celebrates official opening of the Seaton Paramedic Response Station

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham and Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) celebrated the official opening of the new Seaton Paramedic Response Station and Training Facility in Pickering. This new station will provide improved service and access to emergency services for residents of the north Ajax and Pickering communities in Durham Region.

 This station will also house RDPS’ Quality and Development team which oversees:

• Training and education: delivering ongoing education,...