Public Service Announcements

Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 1 for an afternoon of fun, music, dancing and food.

This free celebration will feature electrifying live drag performances; a DJ spinning catchy tunes; as well as face painting, a magic show, food vendors and resource village!

Durham Alliance Outreach, the only food pantry in Durham that prioritizes the needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, will be on-site collecting donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate a non-perishable food items...

Improving the sightline for drivers making left turns

Whitby, Ontario – Turning left at busy intersections just got easier. Durham Region is redesigning designated intersections to incorporate Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs) as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view.

Where: POLTs can be found at intersections throughout Durham Region, with plans to introduce more in the...

Lane restrictions on Park Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Park Road in the City of Oshawa.

When: Approximately May 12 to June 13. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Park Road (Regional Road 54), from eight metres north of Frontenac Avenue to 21 metres north of Adelaide Avenue (Regional Road 58), in the City of Oshawa.

Why: The lane restrictions are in place for road resurfacing.

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

Ride smart, stay safe: Motorcycle safety matters

Whitby, Ontario –. With the arrival of nicer weather, motorcyclists are hitting the roads in Durham. Motorcyclists are at high risk of injury in collisions. Approximately 63 per cent of motorcycle collisions result in an injury or fatality. Durham Region along with Durham Regional Police Service, supports Durham Vision Zero and works with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.

Upcoming eastbound lane closure on Winchester Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a lane closure on Winchester Road in the Town of Whitby. 

Where: The eastbound lane of Winchester Road will be closed, from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street, in Whitby.

When: May 5 until late summer 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To safely rehabilitate and widen Winchester Road. The lane closure will help increase safety for road users,...