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Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 11:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.
When: July 29 to August 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) to Avenue Street, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe installation of new water service in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering and Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 03:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge.
When: July 17 through October 23. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.
Where: Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from north of Ninth Concession Road (Regional Road 5) to 200 metres north of Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road, in the City of Pickering and Township of...
Upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in the Township of Uxbridge.
Where: Regional Road 1, from north of Sandford Road to 400 metres north of Ashworth Road, in Uxbridge.
When: July 16 to December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely complete road reconstruction.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as...
Durham Region Emancipation Day Celebration returns August 1, 2024
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – On August 1, the Emancipation Day Celebration in Durham Region returns. This year, Durham’s 2024 Emancipation Day Celebration Committee is hosting the event at Esplanade Park in Pickering. The theme for 2024 is Courage from our Heritage, Empowerment for Tomorrow!
This free, family friendly celebration will include live performances, food trucks, vendors, art therapy, youth and children’s activities and more!
When: August 1 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Esplanade Park in Pickering.
Who: Durham’s 2024 Emancipation Day
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 08:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 8 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
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