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Caution: Your speed matters in construction zones
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026 01:24 PM
The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. Road construction work is necessary to keep our roads in good condition. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.
Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.
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Celebrate National Public Works Week at a free event in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026 10:58 AM
Whitby, Ontario – A heavy equipment simulator, face painter, Touch-a-Truck and more! Take part in our free, fun-filled community event on Saturday, May 23 and discover the many services provided by the Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW).
When: Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine).
Where: Oshawa/Whitby Depot located at 825 Conlin Road, Whitby.
Activities include a tour of the services provided at the depot, face painting, Touch-a-Truck, information...
Region of Durham to establish Durham Reception Centre in Pickering
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2026 10:19 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The federal government has provided funding for the Region of Durham to purchase a former hotel in Pickering. This space will be used to establish the Durham Reception Centre—a space providing temporary accommodation and support for asylum claimants arriving through the Durham Humanitarian Response Program (DHRP).
Located at 533 Kingston Road, the purchase of this 2.84-acre site, and some of its future operating costs, were made possible with funding from the federal Interim...
Notice to property owners: Destroy any noxious weeds
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026 02:16 PM
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...
May marks National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 08:30 AM
Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites which can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially...
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