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Upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane shifts on Thickson Road North in the Town of Whitby.

When: April 24 to May 9, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: North and southbound lane shifts on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26), from Carnwith Drive East to 250 metres north of Columbus Road East, in the Town of Whitby. One lane in each direction will be maintained by shifting the travel lanes to ensure...

Notice to property owners: Destroy the noxious weeds

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham are destroyed throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging costs against the landowner, as set out in the Weed Control Act.

The main purpose of the Weed Control ActR.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact...

Road closure on Liberty Street North in Bowmanville

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Liberty Street North (Regional Road 14) in Bowmanville.

When: April 28 to July 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Liberty Street North, from Pamela Court to Sydel Court, in the community of Bowmanville in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: The road closure is in place for the construction of two new watermains. Traffic will be detoured for the duration of the work. Detour...

Spring into action: updated waste collection schedule for Easter week

Whitby, Ontario – As the Easter holidays approach, the Region of Durham has some important updates to ensure a smooth waste collection experience for residents.

When and where: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge.

Residents who normally receive waste collection on Fridays are reminded that due to Good Friday, waste collection will take place on Saturday, April 19 instead. 

Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at 

Environment Days are back!

Whitby, Ontario – Mark your calendar and join us for Environment Days. The Region of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
  
  
• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)