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Durham Region’s Environment Days are back!
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 09:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, in partnership with the local area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
When and where:
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Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
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Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, 91 Elliot Street, Cannington
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Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Municipal Boat Launch (parking...
Intersection closure at Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2026 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming closure at the intersection of Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby.
When: From May 30 at approximately 7 p.m. to May 31 at approximately 7 a.m. To minimize traffic disruption, the work will be carried out overnight. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The intersection of Thickson Road and Wentworth Street in Whitby. Traffic will be detoured onto Tricont Avenue and Forbes Street...
Lane restrictions on Bloor Street West due to watermain break
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2026 07:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a watermain break along Bloor Street West, west of the Stevenson Road intersection. Two westbound lanes of traffic have been diverted into the centre lane.
When: From May 22, until the repair is complete.
Where: The impacted area for lane restrictions includes Bloor Street West, Stevenson Road South to Oxford Street; Park Road South and Oxford Street to Sinclair Avenue, in the city of Oshawa.
Why: To safely repair the...
Durham Region to test nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 03:52 PM
Durham Region to test nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will conduct its annual test of the nuclear public alerting system on June 2 and 3. The system is designed to warn people in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear-generating stations in Clarington or Pickering.
The test will take place during daytime hours, over two days:
- On June 2, an auto dialer will call listed landline phone numbers within 10 kilometres of the...
Join the fun: National Public Works Week event on May 23!
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 08:54 AM
Durham Region residents are invited to take part in our free, fun-filled community event on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and discover the many services provided by the Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW).
Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine)
Oshawa/Whitby Depot
825 Conlin Road, Whitby
Activities include children’s activities, a tour of the services provided at the depot, a chance to try our heavy equipment simulator, information booths...