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Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care Home to host Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents and invited to browse antique cars and shop local vendors at the upcoming Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show, hosted by Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care Home.

What: The Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show. All are welcome to attend, and admission is free.

When: Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: This outdoor event will take place at 632 Dundas Street West, Whitby.

Note: Fairview Lodge is one of four long-term care homes...

One metre matters: Drivers reminded to give cyclists space

Whitby, Ontario – A little space makes a big difference. The Region of Durham reminds drivers to leave at least one metre of space when passing or travelling alongside people on bicycles to improve safety for everyone using the road. Through Durham Vision Zero, the Region works with road safety partners to reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries, with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.  

Under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, drivers must maintain a minimum one-metre...

Share your thoughts at the Public Information Centre for Hopkins Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Have your say during an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC). The Region of Durham is inviting the public to share their questions or comments on the preferred design solution for the reconstruction and widening of Hopkins Street (Regional Road 36) from Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) to Dundas Street to include a two-way centre turning lane and a grade separation at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway corridor in the Town of Whitby.  

When and where: An...

Lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice

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

When: Day and night from June 15 to July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.  

Where: East and westbound lane restrictions on Durham Regional Highway 2 from Prestonvale Road to Trulls Road in Courtice.  

Why: To safely restore concrete sidewalks and curbs. 

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

Celebrate Seniors’ Month at Thriving Together: Older Adult Safety and Wellness Day

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate Seniors’ Month at Thriving Together: Older Adult Safety and Wellness Day.

This event includes an information fair featuring a variety of organizations that support older adults, including Durham Regional Police Service Older Adult Support and Investigative Services, Durham Region Paramedics, Ontario Health atHome, Community Care Durham and more. This is an opportunity for community members to connect directly with service...