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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Update 3 - Ontario Works Office in Oshawa to re-open
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 04:18 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, will re-open on Wednesday, February 11.
Where: Ontario Works Office - 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa.
Why: The office was closed this past week for cleaning and repairs due to flooding.
Note: Clients may call 311 for more information.
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New municipal well drilling in Port Perry
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 01:30 PM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents near 12235 Simcoe Street in the Township of Scugog of upcoming construction of a new water supply well to augment the water supply for the Community of Port Perry.
When: February 17 until September 30, 2026
Where: 12235 Simcoe Street, in the Township of Scugog
Why: Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the well drilling site will notice increased traffic accessing the site and may experience increased noise levels due to the...
Update 2 - Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to flooding
Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:14 PM
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...
The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting #59
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 03:18 PM
EFW-WMAC
Meeting #59
The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #59 will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our Events Calendar page.
The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca/live.
For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:
Sheila Risorto
1-800-372-1102 ext. 2195
EFW-WMAC@durham.ca
DurhamYorkWaste.ca
durham.ca
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