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Lane restrictions at intersection of Thickson Road South and Dundas Street East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions at the intersection of Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) and Dundas Street East in the Town of Whitby.  

When: Overnight May 28 and June 2. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.  

Where: At the intersection of Thickson Road South and Dundas Street East in Whitby.  

Why: To safely resurface the road.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as...

Pedal into Bike Month: Celebrate cycling in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with local area municipalities and community partners, invites residents, commuters, students and workplaces to celebrate Bike Month this June by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. 

When: From June 1 to 30. 

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register and participate in a series of interactive and fun local activities including the Bicycle Friendly Business Challenge, Smart Commute Bicycle Trip...

Health Department marks World No Tobacco Day

Whitby, Ontario – World No Tobacco Day is May 31, and Durham Region Health Department is supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) message revealing how tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. These industries continue to target young people through flavoured products, social media and other marketing tactics that contribute to increased use and addiction. 

Started by the WHO in 1987, World No Tobacco Day is recognized...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Zephyr Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) in the Township of Uxbridge.  

When: June 1 to July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Zephyr Road from 30 metres east of Concession Road 4 to 350 metres west of Concession 5, and from 350 metres west of Concession Road 6 to 30 metres west of Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge.  

Why: To safely rehabilitate the road.   

Durham Region’s Environment Days are back!

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with the local area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. 

When and where:  

• Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) 
  Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

• Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) 
  Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, 91 Elliot Street, Cannington 

• Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)  
  Municipal Boat Launch (parking...