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National Public Works Week events on May 24!
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 09:00 AM
Durham Region residents are invited to take part in our free, fun-filled community events on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and discover the many services provided by the Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW).
Where:
- Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Pickering
- Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in Courtice
Get in on the action! Touch-a-Truck and watch exciting equipment demonstrations at DYEC, or try out our simulator at Duffin Creek WPCP. It's...
Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 04:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 1 for an afternoon of fun, music, dancing and food.
This free celebration will feature electrifying live drag performances; a DJ spinning catchy tunes; as well as face painting, a magic show, food vendors and resource village!
Durham Alliance Outreach, the only food pantry in Durham that prioritizes the needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, will be on-site collecting donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate a non-perishable food items...
Improving the sightline for drivers making left turns
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 11:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Turning left at busy intersections just got easier. Durham Region is redesigning designated intersections to incorporate Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. 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.
Where: POLTs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region, with plans to introduce more in the...
Lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 08:53 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Park Road in the City of Oshawa.
When: Approximately May 12 to June 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Park Road (Regional Road 54), from eight metres north of Frontenac Avenue to 21 metres north of Adelaide Avenue (Regional Road 58), in the City of Oshawa.
Why: The lane restrictions are in place for road resurfacing.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...
Ride smart, stay safe: Motorcycle safety matters
Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario –. With the arrival of nicer weather, motorcyclists are hitting the roads in Durham. Motorcyclists are at high risk of injury in collisions. Approximately 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in an injury or fatality. Durham Region along with Durham Regional Police Service, supports Durham Vision Zero and works with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.
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