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Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 26 to May 31

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the local area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax

Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Lakeview Park (parking lot) Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
• Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Westney Road South and Bayly Street in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at the Westney Road South and Bayly Street intersection in the Town of Ajax.  

Where: The intersection of Westney Road South (Regional Road 31) and Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) to 220 metres north of the intersection. Only the southbound curb lane is affected.

When: April 14 to May 27, 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To allow for boulevard work, concrete curb work and...

Upcoming turn-lane closures on Kingston Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming turn-lane closures on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) in the City of Pickering.  

Where: Both the eastbound and westbound turn lanes on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) heading south onto Walnut Lane will be closed to traffic. Through lanes on Kingston Road will remain open and will be unaffected.

When: April 14 to July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Why: To safely install a new watermain...

Region of Durham to host Ready – Set – Potty: Toilet Training Your Child workshop for caregivers

Whitby, Ontario – Caregivers are invited to attend the Ready – Set – Potty: Toilet Training Your Child workshop, hosted by Region of Durham Children’s Developmental and Behavioural Supports.

Why: This workshop provides an overview of toilet training and discusses strategies to enhance readiness skills. The workshop will include strategies appropriate for all children, including those with special needs and/or developmental delays.

When: May 5, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Where: Durham Region Headquarters,...

Storm Update: Brock Township Emergency April 9, 2025

The Township of Brock declared a State of Emergency and The Region of Durham continues to assist with responding to damage from freezing rain and ice accumulation from recent storms. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers to see if storm-related expenses and losses are covered.

Community support and emergency centre closure
The emergency centre at the Beaverton Royal Canadian Legion is now closed. We extend our thanks for the community for its support, with over 500 meals...