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Clearer views, safer turns: Durham Region enhances intersection safety
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 09:15 AM
Durham Region is making intersections safer with Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs). POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view. By providing drivers making a left turn at an intersection with a clearer view of oncoming traffic, POLTs make it easier for drivers to judge safe gaps for turning and reduces the risk of a collision.
Collisions caused by turning movements are the most common...
Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 09:00 AM
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 that targets youth.
Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.
Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...
Access for all: Durham celebrates National AccessAbility Week
Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2025 08:01 AM
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:
“From 1985 to 1987, Rick Hansen wheeled more than 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries to raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities, and the importance of creating accessible and inclusive communities.
This journey—the Man In Motion World Tour—led to the creation of an annual celebration to reflect on how we...
Customers are advised of possible disruption to transit services
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 11:00 AM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit:
“Despite 12 days of negotiations, Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Unifor Local 222 (the Union representing front-line DRT employees) have been unable to reach a renewed collective agreement.
DRT and Unifor have engaged in productive discussions to improve the quality of work for all employees. Unfortunately, Unifor requested a No Board Report from the Ministry of Labour and it was issued on...
Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Ajax and Whitby
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 08:47 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.
When: May 26 to July 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lake Ridge Road, from north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) to south of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.
Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may...
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