Public Service Announcements

Applications are open for the Community Safety and Well-Being Fund

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with Public Safety Canada, Durham Region will be accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund Grant program. This grant program supports not-for-profit organizations and community groups who are leading violence prevention projects initiatives in communities throughout Durham.

When: 

• Submissions for Stream One, Direct Intervention Fund, will be accepted from July 28, 2025, to August 22, 2025.
• Submissions for Stream Two, Community...

Mandatory water restrictions for Bowmanville residents and businesses

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington, of mandatory water restrictions. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: Effective immediately until further notice.

Where: The community of Bowmanville in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: The Region is currently investigating a maintenance issue with one of the three...

Imagining new public outdoor spaces surrounding the former Ritson School

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join a virtual engagement session to learn more about the Ritson School Project, ask questions and explore ideas for the public outdoor space next to the school building.

The Ritson School Project will restore and reuse the historic school building to become a community hub. On vacant parts of the property, it will provide new affordable and market rental housing.

What: The Ritson School Project public outdoor space virtual community engagement session.

Remember: Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – Environment Days are just around the corner! The Region of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Hwy 2)

• Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (rear parking lot),...

Lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: July 17 to September. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Regional Highway 2, from west of Ovens Road to 30 metres west of Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) and from 120 metres east of Newtonville Road to east of East Townline Road, in Clarington.

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