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Public invited to provide input into Regional Government Review

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents and businesses are advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hosting a public meeting, at Regional Headquarters, related to the provincial Regional Government Review.

When: Monday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

Why: During this meeting, the province’s two special advisors will hear five- to 10-minute presentations from organizations and residents about...

Overnight closures of Celina Street in downtown Oshawa this week as part of Athol Street construction

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents of additional traffic restrictions as part of the Athol Street construction project to install new watermains and sewers.

When and where: Celina Street, between King Street and Athol Street, will be closed nightly from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 5 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Athol Street, between Centre Street South and Mary Street in the City of Oshawa, continues to operate one-way for eastbound...

Durham Region begins eliminating single use plastics at Regional Headquarters

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is taking steps to eliminate single use plastics at Regional Headquarters (HQ).

Bottled water (with the exception of carbonated water) will no longer be sold at Regional Headquarters. Visitors to HQ are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles that can be filled at one of two filling stations located on the first floor of Regional HQ – one of which is conveniently located in the cafeteria.

Take out containers from the deli area and...

Construction on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – A section of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) will be under construction until the end of the year. There will be lane restrictions and road closures as a result of the construction work.

When: Work is scheduled to begin April 1 and is expected to be complete by December. Unfavourable weather conditions may affect the work schedule.

Where: There will be ongoing lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), from south of Concession Road 3 to north of Concession Road...

Durham Regional Council approves permanent implementation of Primary Care Outreach Pilot initiative

Program provides supports and services for vulnerable populations

Whitby, Ontario - Members of Durham Regional Council have endorsed the adoption of the Primary Care Outreach Pilot initiative as a permanent program administered by Region of Durham Paramedic Services, following approval of the 2019 Regional Business Plans and Budgets on March 27. This pilot, a partnership between the Region’s Health and Social Services Departments, began operating on June 13, 2018 in the Oshawa area to provide outreach...