Public Service Announcements

Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will help eligible residents with accessing benefits

Whitby, Ontario – Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs will be available across Durham Region this April and May to support residents living with low income.

What: Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hubs can help eligible residents to:

• Access Social Insurance Numbers (SINs), Birth Certificates and other forms of identification (ID). Service Canada will be issuing SINs on site, provided residents bring two valid identity documents. Service Ontario will share about provincial ID.
• Open a Registered Education...

Showcase products and services to the Region, local municipalities and community partners this April

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local area municipalities and community partners, is calling on businesses interested in working with the municipal sector to showcase their products or services at this year’s virtual Business Showcase on April 15, 16 and 17.

Upon registration, businesses will be grouped into one of the following key product/service themes. Each theme supports Regional and municipal program and service areas to provide innovative solutions for:

• General...

Your feedback matters: Complete the customer service survey

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is conducting a customer service survey to gather feedback on how we can better serve residents and stakeholders.

When: The survey is open until February 29.

Where: The survey can be completed online at durham.ca/CustomerServiceSurvey.

Why: Your feedback is important. Community feedback will assist us in understanding our customers and your preferred communication channels, expectations on service response times, accessibility needs and more. This...

Simcoe Street north and south bound lanes closed in Oshawa due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. North and south bound lanes on Simcoe Street North, between Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, are currently closed until further notice.

When: From January 18, until the repair is complete.

Where: Simcoe Street North, from Aberdeen Street and Connaught Street, in the city of Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the watermain break.

Note: Businesses and residents in the area...

Durham Region to host virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the virtual 2024 Budget Town Hall.

When: Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Residents can join the event online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget