Public Service Announcements

Ontario extends state of emergency and stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – This afternoon, the Province of Ontario has announced an extension of the state of emergency and province-wide stay-at-home order.

When: Further restrictions go into effect on Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m., extending the stay-at-home order an additional two weeks, for a total of 6 weeks.  

What: In addition to the stay-at-home order, further restrictions include, but are not limited to:

• Limiting outdoor gatherings to members of your household only.    

Lane Restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering.  

When: April 19 to May 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Brock Road, from 200 metres north of Dersan Street to Dersan Street, in the City of Pickering.    

Why: To safely install a sanitary maintenance hole.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every...

Lane restrictions at the intersection of Thickson Road and Winchester Road East in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road rehabilitation at the intersection of Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) and Winchester Road East (Regional Road 3) in the Town of Whitby.

When: April 19 until June 4. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Thickson Road and Winchester Road East in Whitby.

Why: To safely complete road rehabilitation.

Note: Daily lane restrictions will be in place and scheduled road...

Intersection of Bloor Street and Wilson Road in Oshawa will reopen today

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the intersection of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South is reopening later today. Bloor Street East between Ritson and Wilson roads in Oshawa remains closed to traffic until December.

When: The intersection of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South is reopening later today. Construction on Bloor Street East from Ritson and Wilson roads is ongoing until December. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the...

Emergency child care will be available for eligible workers in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Emergency child care for school-aged children will be available to eligible workers until in-person learning resumes.

As per the provincial announcement, elementary schools will move to remote learning following the April break. To ensure health care and front-line workers may continue providing critical services, emergency child care for school-aged children is available beginning Monday, April 19 to eligible workers who have no alternatives.

Registered Early Childhood Educators...