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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Lane restrictions on Ritson Road South in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 03:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Ritson Road South (Regional Road 16) in the City of Oshawa.
When: May 12 to 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Ritson Road South, from Viola Avenue to Mitchell Avenue, in Oshawa.
Why: To safely repair the railway bridge expansion joints.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as...
Kick off Pride Month with Youth Pride Durham
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 04:19 PM
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
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 11:05 AM
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
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 08:53 AM
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...
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