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New pedestrian and cyclist signal at Rossland and Michael Starr Trail in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – As part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the City of Oshawa and other local area municipalities, continues to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross busy Regional roads. As an enhanced safety measure, a new combined pedestrian and cyclist signal has been installed at the intersection of Rossland Road (Regional Road 28) and the Michael Starr Trail (near Minto Street) in the City of Oshawa.

When: The new...

Notice of Public Meeting: OPA 2021-004 - 3469 York Durham Line, Township of Uxbridge

The Regional Municipality of Durham

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting

Application to Amend the Durham Regional Official Plan

Regional File Number:  OPA 2021-004

 

Purpose of Proposed Amendment:

The purpose of the application is to permit the development of a dry grain milling, blending and storage facility with a floor area of approximately 5,000 m². The subject site is located at 3469 York Durham Line, in the Township of Uxbridge.

 

Public Meeting:

The Region of Durham’s...

Drive safely in construction zones

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews. Pay attention to signage, reduce your speed, increase your following distance, and never make a U-turn to avoid construction.

All construction zones or areas marked for roadside work in Durham Region are blocked off by pylons measured...

Lane Restrictions on Regional Road 8, in the Township of Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 8, in the Township of Uxbridge.        

When: Ongoing until July 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Regional Road 8 from east of Concession Road 5 to west of Concession Road 6, in the Township of Uxbridge.    

Why: To safely complete road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction...

Business Count returns to Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – In an effort to help support our local businesses, Durham Region will be conducting a Business Count from May through August as part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Business Count will be conducted through a short online or phone survey. Members of the Region’s Business Count Team will reach out to local businesses via phone to gather basic information about the type and...