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Durham Region earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been recognized as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, marking a significant milestone in the Region’s commitment to active transportation. This achievement is especially notable as Durham is the first regional municipality in Ontario to receive a BFC designation.

The designation reflects the Region’s growing leadership in promoting cycling and sustainable transportation through strong...

Durham Regional Council approves 2026 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer User Rates, with a combined increase of 5 per cent, or approximately $5.24 per month for an average household.

This increase supports accelerated infrastructure needs to meet provincial housing targets, ongoing maintenance and operation of the water supply and sanitary sewer systems, and several major projects including upgrades and expansion of the Whitby Water Supply Plant, and upgrades at the...

Regional service impacts in observance of the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of the holiday season.

Durham Region facilities and call centres

• All Durham Region facilities, including Regional Headquarters in Whitby and Regional front counters and call centre services, will close at noon on December 24 and 31, and will be closed December 25, 26 and January 1, 2026.

Durham Region Transit (DRT)

• From December 22 to 26 and January 1, 2026, all DRT...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Village of Brooklin, in the Town of Whitby. 

When: December 22, 2025, to February 5, 2026. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin.   

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.  

Note: The Region realizes...

O Christmas tree – how can we dispose of you safely?

Whitby, Ontario – When the holidays are over, Durham Region will provide its annual curbside collection of natural Christmas trees. Natural Christmas trees will be composted with leaf and yard waste.

When and where:

• Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge: Natural Christmas tree collection will be on regular collection days during the weeks of January 5 and 12 only.
  
  
• Oshawa and Whitby: Residents should refer to their municipal waste collection calendar or app for their scheduled...