Public Service Announcements

Update 2 - Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to flooding

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, will remain closed this week to allow for cleaning and repairs due to flooding.

Clients may visit the Community Resource Centre on the second floor of 200 John Street West to access limited supports. Ontario Works services and supports can also be accessed at Durham Region Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Where: Ontario Works Office - 200 John Street West...

Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to flooding

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, is temporarily closed due to flooding. 

Where: Ontario Works Office - 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa. 

Why: Due to flooding.

Note: Our team is actively assessing the situation and will share updates as soon as more information is available. Clients may call 311 for more information. 

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Regional Council commits $8 million to support affordable rental housing development

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites private and public sector partners to apply for the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which supports the development of affordable rental housing through Regional capital funding and application support services. This year, $8 million in funding is available through the AHIP.

To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and may include:

• New construction.
• Converting a non-residential building to purpose-built rental...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Village of Brooklin, in the Town of Whitby.

When: Ongoing until April 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin. 

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: Ongoing until summer 2026. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road, from east of Townline Road to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), in Clarington.

Why: Road reconstruction.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as...