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Road closure on Grandview Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a one-day road closure on Grandview Street North in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 18, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Grandview Street North from Columbus Road East to Winchester Road (Concession Road 7), in Oshawa.

Why: Road closure in place to safely complete paving on Grandview Street North.

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

Notice of amendment to By-law #42-2023

Notice of the passing of a By-law to amend the Regional Residential and Non-Residential Development Charge By-law #42-2023

Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law No. 2025-028, being a By-law to amend the Regional Residential and Non-Residential Development Charge By-law No. 42-2023 on the 25th day of June, 2025 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997(“Act”);

And take notice that the By-law No. 2025-028 amends By-law No. 42-2023 as...

Notice for amendment to By-law 39-2022

Notice of the passing of a By-law to amend By-law #39-2022, a by-law regarding development charges for transit services 

Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law No. 2025-027, being a By-law to amend By-law No. 39-2022, a by-law regarding development charges for transit services, on the 25th day of June, 2025 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997(“Act”);

And take notice that By-law No. 2025-027 amends By-law No. 39-2022 as follows:

Drivers reminded to leave one metre of space when passing or driving alongside cyclists

Whitby, Ontario – A little space makes a big difference. Durham Region reminds drivers to leave at least one metre of space between their vehicle and bicycles on the road to help improve safety for all road users. Through Durham Vision Zero, we work with road safety partners to create safer roads and reduce collisions, road fatalities and injuries with the goal of zero people killed or injured on Durham roads.

According to the Highway Traffic Act drivers must leave at least one metre of space when...

Blue-green algae found in water samples tested from eastern shore of Lake Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog near William’s Point Rd in Caesarea, following test results from a water sample collected on July 9 by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The water sample confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in the area.

During summer months, changing weather conditions can lead to increased occurrences of blue-green algae in Lake Scugog and other...