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Speed limit reduction on Brock Street in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be reducing the speed limit on Brock Street to 40 kilometres/hour (km/h) in collaboration with the Town of Whitby to convert the Port Whitby area to an area wide 40 km/h zone.

Where: Brock Street from Victoria Street to Water Street in Whitby.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be installed before September 3, 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the installation schedule. 

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Good Doctors telemedicine clinic to open in Beaverton

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the Township of Brock, have entered an agreement to bring Good Doctors telemedicine to Beaverton—a service that’s been providing quality health care to Ontario residents since 2015.

This telemedicine clinic will be available by appointment to residents without a family doctor. It will operate three days per week in an office space that has a separate entrance on the main floor at Lakeview Manor long-term care home, located...

Road closure on Elm Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of an upcoming road closure on Elm Street, in the City of Oshawa.

When: September 4 to September 11. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Elm Street will be closed at Simcoe Street South. Access to Elm Street from Celina is restricted to local traffic only during this time. Lane restrictions remain ongoing on Simcoe Street South.

Why: This work is part of the Simcoe Street...

Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month

Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities from September 5 to  September 27 or donate online

Whitby, Ontario, August 27, 2024 – The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.

Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Final report for 2024 season

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of August 26 indicate that three 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. This is the final report for the 2024 season.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall...