Public Service Announcements

Upcoming closure on Thornton Road South in Oshawa due to emergency repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of a complete road closure on Thornton Road South in the City of Oshawa as Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) conducts emergency repairs.

When: The repair work will begin on February 5 at 8 a.m. and is expected to be complete by February 6 at 6 p.m.

Where: Full road closure on Thornton Road South, north of Stellar Drive and south of Gibb Street. Traffic may detour via Stellar Drive, Thickson Road South and Gibb...

Your feedback matters: Complete the customer service survey

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we can better serve residents and stakeholders.

When: The survey is open until February 29.

Where: The survey can be completed online at durham.ca/CustomerServiceSurvey.

Why: Your feedback is important. Community feedback will assist us in understanding our customers and your preferred communication channels, expectations on service response times, accessibility needs and more. This...

Simcoe Street north and south bound lanes closed in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. North and south bound lanes on Simcoe Street North, between Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, are currently closed until further notice.

When: From January 18, until the repair is complete.

Where: Simcoe Street North, from Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, in the city of Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area...

Film Durham. Your locations. Their next film.

Whitby, Ontario – Are you interested in listing your property as a potential filming location in the Film Durham and Ontario Creates Digital Location Libraries? If so, the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) and municipal film offices are offering a Locations Seminar for homeowners and businesses in the region to learn about hosting a film or television production.

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals who will educate and prepare them to market...

Road closure on 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) in the City of Pickering.

When: January 15 to summer 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: 3rd Concession Road (future Peter Matthews Drive) between Clearside Court and Valley Farm Road.   

Why: Bridge construction, road widening and reconstruction of 3rd Concession Road to a four-lane roadway with multi-use path.

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