Public Service Announcements

Modified service hours for scheduled transit on Friday, June 6

Transit operators in legal strike position effective June 7

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will end scheduled bus service by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, due to the potential of a strike by Unifor Local 222 as early as 12:01 a.m. (midnight) on Saturday, June 7, 2025.     

Customers are advised to check the detailed listing of last trips at DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates and make alternative transportation arrangements if necessary. 

Although the union will be in a legal strike position...

Join Durham Region’s Bike Month celebrations

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with area municipalities and community partners, invites residents to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From June 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.

When: June 1 to 30.

Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for interactive and fun local contests including taking the Bike Month...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road South in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and traffic delays on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

When: May 29 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Thickson Road South, from Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), in Whitby.

Why: To complete asphalt paving.

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

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 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Ajax and Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.

When: May 26 to July 14. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road, from north of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) to south of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), in the towns of Ajax and Whitby.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may...