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Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to watermain work

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, closed June 4 due to watermain work in the surrounding area. Ontario Works services and supports can be accessed at Region of Durham Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Where: Ontario Works Office – Unit C1A, 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. 

Why: Closure due to watermain work.

Note: Clients may call 311 for more information. 

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Health Department’s Oral Health Clinic will be closed at 11 a.m. today

Durham Region Health Department’s Oral Health Clinic at 200 John St., Oshawa, will be closed at 11 a.m. today due to an emergency water shutdown. The clinic will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5.

Upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in the Town of Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.

When: June 15 to July 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Stellar Drive, from 850 metres west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South, in the Town of Whitby.  

Why: To safely install water services and construct new entrances in support of...

Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day!

Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes. 

When: Saturday, June 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.