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Got green goals? Environment Days are back!
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2026 10:00 AM
Mark your calendar and join us! Residents are invited to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:
- Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
- Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, 91 Elliot Street, Cannington
- Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)
Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry
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Upcoming road closure on Bloor Street in Courtice
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2026 09:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Bloor Street in the community of Courtice in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: From June 22 to July 3. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Full road closure on Bloor Street, from Courtice Road to 45 metres east of Courtice Road, in the Municipality of Clarington. Detour routes will be posted.
Why: To safely install a sanitary sewer main in support of new development.
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Weekly beach test results now available online through Check&Go! Durham
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2026 02:35 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has commenced its 2026 Beach Monitoring program and has posted the first water sample test results of the season on the Health Department’s disclosure portal, Check&Go! Durham. This online access provides area residents with real-time weekly inspection results for all 15 inspected local public beaches.
Throughout the summer season until Labour Day, test results will be updated weekly on Check&Go! Durham. Social media reminders for residents to...
Temporary closure of Ontario Works Office in Oshawa due to watermain work
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2026 01:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents that the Ontario Works Office at 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa, closed June 4 due to watermain work in the surrounding area. Ontario Works services and supports can be accessed at Region of Durham Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.
Where: Ontario Works Office – Unit C1A, 200 John Street West, Midtown Mall, Oshawa.
Why: Closure due to watermain work.
Note: Clients may call 311 for more information.
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Upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2026 10:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.
When: June 15 to July 15. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Stellar Drive, from 850 metres west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South, in the Town of Whitby.
Why: To safely install water services and construct new entrances in support of...
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