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Durham Region to test nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 03:52 PM
Durham Region to test nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3. The system is designed to warn people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations in Clarington or Pickering.
The test will take place during daytime hours, over two days:
- On June 2, an auto dialer will call listed landline phone numbers within 10 kilometres of the...
Water service interruption on Kingston Road in Ajax
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 10:34 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of a water service interruption on Kingston Road in the Town of Ajax.
Where: The water service interruption will be on Kingston Road East (Regional Highway 2), from Harwood Avenue (Regional Road 44) to Trott Lane, in Ajax.
When: From May 19 at approximately 5 p.m. to May 20 at approximately 8 a.m. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled to the following day.
Why: The water connection is required to service a new watermain along...
Road closure and lane restrictions on Farewell Street in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026 03:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of upcoming lane restrictions and a road closure on Farewell Street (Regional Road 56) in the City of Oshawa.
When: Road closure will be from May 18 to December 2026. Construction for the entire project is expected to be finished by September 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: A road closure will be in place on Farewell Street while maintaining access to local traffic, from...
Regional service impacts in observance of Victoria Day
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 02:19 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of Victoria Day.
When and where: The following programs and/or services will be impacted due to Victoria Day (May 18).
- All Durham Regional facilities will be closed, including Regional Headquarters in Whitby; Provincial Offences Courts and offices, Ontario Works Office, and Child Care and Early Years Division Office, as well as all Regional front counters.
- Directly Operated Child...
Celebrate Pride with Youth Pride Durham
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 02:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham is back on Saturday, June 13. Everyone is invited to take part in this free friendly and inclusive event for 2SLGBTQI+ children, youth, families, and allies, as we honour diversity, strengthen connections, and highlight the supports available across Durham Region.
The Resource Village
The event’s Resource Village will feature local organizations and agencies sharing information about programs and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, ask...
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