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Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 9
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 09:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
When: March 9 to April 30 (weather pending). The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction...
Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit project from Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in Ajax - Night Work
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 01:23 PM
What’s happening?
The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in the Town of Ajax. As part of the work, nighttime construction activities are required for watermain construction and microtunnelling for the sanitary sewer installation.
What work is being done?
- Microtunnelling and excavation to install a sanitary sewer underneath...
Declaration of a Significant Weather Event
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:16 AM
The Region of Durham has developed a procedure when dealing with Significant Weather Events.
When Environment Canada warns us about severe weather that could be dangerous for people using our roads and on-road bike lanes, we can declare a Significant Weather Event. A Significant Weather Event means that regular maintenance operations may be impacted on Regional roadways and on-road bicycle lanes in the affected area. The Region will advise the public to avoid unnecessary travel and to use...
Free tax clinics aim to help residents access income benefits
Posted on Monday, February 23, 2026 11:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Filing your taxes might feel stressful, but for people living with low or no income, it’s one of the easiest ways to put more money in your pocket. In Ontario, filing your taxes is the gateway to more than 40 income benefits that can help with everyday costs like housing, food and utilities. To help with the process, the Region of Durham is offering free tax clinics to help eligible residents file their taxes at no cost.
What: Residents with low or no income and a simple tax...
Building a stronger Durham: Thriving Communities Fund now open to non-profits
Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is accepting applications for the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports local non-profit organizations to help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham residents.
What: The Thriving Communities Fund supports non-profit organizations with operational and/or capacity building activities that strengthen their ability to deliver programs and services. The maximum amount to be awarded is $50,000 per approved application.
When: The deadline for non-profit...
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