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Weed removal

Notice is hereby given that The Regional Municipality of Durham has contracted Turf War Inc. to spray the weeds on hard-surfaced centre medians on Regional roads in the Town of Ajax, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering and Town of Whitby.

The weed control will protect our infrastructure resulting in reduced maintenance and restoration costs. Weed roots damage the infrastructure by cracking asphalt and concrete and lifting or shifting interlocking bricks. The targeted spraying will be done mainly at...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. With this latest positive result, there have now been two mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season; the first was in Clarington earlier in July.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from Health Department mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. The Health Department sets...

Lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: July 17 to September. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Regional Highway 2, from west of Ovens Road to 30 metres west of Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) and from 120 metres east of Newtonville Road to east of East Townline Road, in Clarington.

Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for...

Guide better bicycle parking in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Cycling is affordable, healthy and fun, but when the ride is over, where do your wheels go? The Region of Durham is launching the Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project to find ways to make bike parking more convenient, secure and better designed at busy public places. We want your input from the start so that bike parking is part of the ride, not a reason to stay home.

What: The Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project will focus on public places like Durham Region’s Primary Cycling...

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...