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Upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North in Brooklin
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 10:50 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby’s community of Brooklin.
When: August 5 to October 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: North and southbound lane shifts will be taking place on Thickson Road North, from 250 metres south of Columbus Road to 250 metres north of Columbus Road, in Brooklin.
Why: To safely construct new intersections in support of development.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 08:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Ajax and Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been six mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including two in Clarington, two in Oshawa, and one each in Ajax and Pickering.
The current batches of positive mosquitoes were collected from Health Department mosquito trap sites located in Ajax and Pickering. The...
Recognizing resilience and embracing empowerment on Emancipation Day
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 08:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today (August 1), we recognize Emancipation Day—a pivotal moment in history when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect in 1834, ending the enslavement of people of African descent across Canada.
This day is both a celebration of freedom and a solemn reminder of the painful legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. It is a moment...
Region of Durham and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation sign Bilateral Agreement
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 04:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On July 30, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry, Regional Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) Chief Kelly LaRocca signed a new Bilateral Agreement, further strengthening the relationship between the Region and MSIFN.
By formalizing both parties’ intentions to develop strong partnerships and participate in meaningful engagement, the agreement establishes a foundation for...
Temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 02:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of an upcoming temporary road closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) in Clarington.
When: August 7 at 8 p.m. to August 8 at 6 a.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Bowmanville Avenue will be temporarily closed from Byers Road to Concession Road 10 in Clarington.
Why: This work is the part of the construction to replace the Burketon Station bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway.
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