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Join the fun: National Public Works Week event on May 23!
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 08:54 AM
Durham Region residents are invited to take part in our free, fun-filled community event on Saturday, May 23 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).
Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine)
Oshawa/Whitby Depot
825 Conlin Road, Whitby
Activities include children’s activities, a tour of the services provided at the depot, a chance to try our heavy equipment simulator, information booths...
Durham Region wins Road Safety Achievement Award for Durham Vision Zero
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 08:29 AM
Durham Region is proud to share that we have received the 2026 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Road Safety Achievement Award for our Durham Vision Zero 2019 to 2024 Strategic Road Safety Action Plan (SRSAP) and Report Card.
The plan focused on eight priority areas: intersections, aggressive and distracted driving, young drivers, pedestrians, impaired driving, commercial vehicles, and cyclists. It implemented co-ordinated, countermeasures across engineering, enforcement, education, and...
Water service interruption on Kingston Road in Ajax
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 10:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of a water service interruption on Kingston Road in the Town of Ajax.
Where: The water service interruption will be on Kingston Road East (Regional Highway 2), from Harwood Avenue (Regional Road 44) to Trott Lane, in Ajax.
When: From May 19 at approximately 5 p.m. to May 20 at approximately 8 a.m. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled to the following day.
Why: The water connection is required to service a new watermain along...
Road closure and lane restrictions on Farewell Street in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026 03:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of upcoming lane restrictions and a road closure on Farewell Street (Regional Road 56) in the City of Oshawa.
When: Road closure will be from May 18 to December 2026. Construction for the entire project is expected to be finished by September 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: A road closure will be in place on Farewell Street while maintaining access to local traffic, from...
Regional service impacts in observance of Victoria Day
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 02:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of Victoria Day.
When and where: The following programs and/or services will be impacted due to Victoria Day (May 18).
- All Durham Regional facilities will be closed, including Regional Headquarters in Whitby; Provincial Offences Courts and offices, Ontario Works Office, and Child Care and Early Years Division Office, as well as all Regional front counters.
- Directly Operated Child...
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