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Night work at Kingston Road/Whites Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of night work and lane restrictions as part of the reconstruction of the intersection of Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) and Whites Road (Regional Road 38) in Pickering. 

When: September 4 to 8, nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. 

Where: Kingston Road, from west of Steeple Hill to east of Delta Boulevard; and Whites Road, from...

Voters to choose Regional Chair on 2018 municipal election ballots

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind eligible voters that the Office of Regional Chair will be a position on the ballots during the 2018 municipal elections.

When: The 2018 municipal elections will take place on October 22, 2018. Please contact your local municipality directly (Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby) to learn more about voting methods, dates and locations.

Where: Depending on the municipality, votes may be...

Extended heat warning terminated

Whitby, Ontario - The Health Department is advising Durham Region residents that the extended heat warning issued August 28 is now terminated. The Health Department will continue to monitor information received from Environment Canada and will provide updates, as necessary, to area residents.

During the extended heat warning, the Health Department advised area residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health...

Explore the new durhamtourism.ca

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism is excited to announce the launch of their redesigned website, durhamtourism.ca. The updated website is mobile-friendly and features new design elements, an enhanced events calendar, and integration with Durham Tourism’s social media channels.

“We invite you to explore the new durhamtourism.ca and discover all that Durham Region has to offer,” says Kathy Weiss, Director, Economic Development and Tourism, “From our family friendly attractions, to our vibrant arts community,...

New innovation centre to connect academic experts from around the world; focus on automotive sector

Whitby, Ontario – The Planning and Economic Development Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division is pleased to announce the formation of the C.C. Chan Academician Science and Technology Innovation Centre that will utilize knowledge sharing to develop technologies within the automotive sector.

“Durham Region has a long history of invention and production in the automotive industry. This investment honours and expands that heritage, skill and expertise,” stated Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional...