Public Service Announcements

Three-day road closure on Lake Ridge Road

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in co-operation with the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby, and townships of Scugog and Uxbridge, is rehabilitating Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23). As part of the construction, a portion of Lake Ridge Road will be closed temporarily.

When: The closure will be from September 23 in the evening to September 26 in the morning. Road reconstruction work is ongoing on Lake Ridge Road until September 2023.

Where: The closure is on Lake Ridge Road...

Ontario Works cheque pickup is September 29 in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising Ontario Works (OW) recipients that monthly cheque pick up is Thursday, September 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as OW offices in Durham Region will be closed on Friday, September 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When: OW recipients may pick up their cheque on Thursday, September 29, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OW recipients with direct bank deposit and reloadable payment card will receive their social...

Lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in Cannington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in the Township of Brock community of Cannington.

When: Ongoing until September 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 12 west of Sideroad 18A to 400 metres west of Sideline 18A in Cannington.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place to allow for the construction of a new watermain, municipal well, well enclosure, pumphouse and communications...

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day of Mourning

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that Regional Headquarters, the Waste Management Centre, Ontario Works offices and Adult Day Programs at Hillsdale Estates and in Port Perry will be closed in observance of the federal National Day of Mourning.

When: Monday, September 19

Where: There will be no impacts to the following services: curbside waste collection; Durham Region Transit; Regional Early Learning and Child Care programs; and courts located at Regional...

Durham residents invited to give feedback on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham and the City of Oshawa are working together on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study; seeking feedback from residents to help assess the demand for rapid transit along Simcoe Street in Oshawa.

The Region will host the first virtual open house, with an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide study-related comments at the end of the session.

When: September 28, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Residents of Durham are encouraged to join virtually...