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Lane restrictions on Thickson Road South in Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 03:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions and traffic delays on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.
When: May 29 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Thickson Road South, from Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), in Whitby.
Why: To complete asphalt paving.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete...
Region of Durham Sludgehammers triumph at Provincial Operations Challenge!
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 02:37 PM
In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, the Region of Durham Sludgehammers have won the provincial championship at the 2025 Operations Challenge at the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) conference in London, Ontario. The four-person wastewater professionals team consisting of captain Adam Hubers, Kirk Gonsalves, Matt Moffat, and Kevin Round, led by coach Andy Griffin, secured gold in Process Control and Safety, and placed second in Laboratory, Collections, and Pump...
Take part in Durham’s treasure hunt: Curbside Giveaway Day!
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 10:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure! Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition—clearly marked as “Free”—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes.
When: Saturday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Clearer views, safer turns: Durham Region enhances intersection safety
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 09:15 AM
Durham Region is making intersections safer with Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs). POLTs move the left-turn lanes farther to the left, so drivers trying to turn left can see oncoming traffic better and avoid blocking each other’s view. By providing drivers making a left turn at an intersection with a clearer view of oncoming traffic, POLTs make it easier for drivers to judge safe gaps for turning and reduces the risk of a collision.
Collisions caused by turning movements are the most common...
Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing that targets youth.
Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.
Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...
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