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Health Department marks World No Tobacco Day

Whitby, Ontario – World No Tobacco Day is May 31, and Durham Region Health Department is supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) message revealing how tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. These industries continue to target young people through flavoured products, social media and other marketing tactics that contribute to increased use and addiction. 

Started by the WHO in 1987, World No Tobacco Day is recognized...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Zephyr Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) in the Township of Uxbridge.  

When: June 1 to July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Zephyr Road from 30 metres east of Concession Road 4 to 350 metres west of Concession 5, and from 350 metres west of Concession Road 6 to 30 metres west of Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge.  

Why: To safely rehabilitate the road.   

Durham Region’s Environment Days are back!

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with the local area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. 

When and where:  

• Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) 
  Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

• Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) 
  Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, 91 Elliot Street, Cannington 

• Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)  
  Municipal Boat Launch (parking...

Intersection closure at Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming closure at the intersection of Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby.

When: From May 30 at approximately 7 p.m. to May 31 at approximately 7 a.m. To minimize traffic disruption, the work will be carried out overnight. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby. Traffic will be detoured onto Tricont Avenue and Forbes Street...

Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Bloor Street West, west of the Stevenson Road intersection. Two westbound lanes of traffic have been diverted into the centre lane.

When: From May 22, until the repair is complete.

Where: The impacted area for lane restrictions includes Bloor Street West, Stevenson Road South to Oxford Street; Park Road South and Oxford Street to Sinclair Avenue, in the city of Oshawa.

Why: To safely repair the...