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Lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in Whitby
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025 09:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Highway 25) in the Town of Whitby.
When: Daytime only from September 8 to 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Stellar Drive, from 850 metres to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) in the Town of Whitby.
Why: To safely repair asphalt in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will...
How simple painted bars on Durham Roads help reduce speeding
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025 09:15 AM
If you’re traveling around Durham, you may start noticing horizontal white lines painted in the middle of your lane. So, what are they for, and how do they work?
These lines are known as optical bars, and they give drivers the perception they are going too fast or speeding up. Essentially, the space between the markings reduces over the length of the area where the lines are painted, giving the illusion of increased travel speed, which encourages motorists to slow down as the spacing narrows.
Mandatory water restrictions for north Durham residents and businesses have been lifted
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 03:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has lifted the mandatory water restrictions that were in place for residents and businesses in Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Orono, Blackstock and Greenbank.
When: Effective immediately.
Where: Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Orono, Blackstock and Greenbank.
Why: Now that the period of extreme heat and lack of rain has subsided, the water restrictions that were in place have been lifted.
Note:
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Whitby
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2025 12:28 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 19 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including four in Clarington, seven in Oshawa, three in Ajax, four in Pickering and one in Whitby.
The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in Whitby. The...
Shape the future of Ritson’s public spaces – take the survey!
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Share what you value, prefer and envision for the public open spaces at the former Ritson School by taking an online survey.
What: The Ritson Project public outdoor space survey. Survey feedback will guide the design of inclusive, connected, welcoming and sustainable public spaces next to the historic former school building.
When: The survey is open from August 13 to 29.
Where: Complete the short survey online and visit durham.ca/RitsonSchool for more information on the Ritson Project.
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