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Free tax filing help available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who experience economic hardship, unemployment, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that would put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed when you file your taxes.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available...
Lane restrictions at the intersection of Taunton and Anderson in Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at the intersection of Taunton Road East and Anderson Street in the Town of Whitby.
When: Approximately June 9 to December. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4), from 250 metres west of Anderson Street to 300 metres east of Anderson Street, and on Anderson Street from 200 metres south of Taunton Road East to 200...
Service Disruption for Durham Region Transit
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:26 PM
To prepare for a potential Durham Transit strike on Saturday, June 7, bus service will end by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6. If an agreement is reached, regular service will resume on June 7. Review the list of last trips and arrange alternative transportation if needed. For details, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates.
Modified service hours for scheduled transit on Friday, June 6
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 02:08 PM
Transit operators in legal strike position effective June 7
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will end scheduled bus service by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, due to the potential of a strike by Unifor Local 222 as early as 12:01 a.m. (midnight) on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Customers are advised to check the detailed listing of last trips at DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates and make alternative transportation arrangements if necessary.
Although the union will be in a legal strike position...
Durham Region Health Department advising of potential exposure to confirmed measles case
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 10:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is notifying the public of two measles exposure locations related to a confirmed measles case. The case is from outside of Durham Region but visited local venues while contagious.
There have been no cases of measles reported in Durham Region so far for 2025.
The Health Department advises anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the measles virus at the above locations to do the following:
- Confirm you and your family members have two doses...
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