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Region of Durham response to reporting on main entrance revolving door system
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025 04:40 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today (July 21), it was reported to a Toronto-based radio station that the cost of replacing the main entrance revolving door system at Durham Regional Headquarters cost property taxpayers upward of $1 million. This information requires clarification.
We are required to ensure Regional facilities are safe and in good working order for staff and visitors. The building’s existing sliding door system was reaching the end of its 20-year life expectancy. The doors were a constant...
Leave space to keep cyclists safe! Maintain a safe distance from cyclists
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025 09:10 AM
Durham Region is reminding drivers to leave at least one metre of space between their vehicle and bicycles or e-bikes on the road to help keep riders safe.
Motorists may cross the centre line to pass a cyclist if it is safe and legal. Otherwise, they must wait behind the cyclist until it is safe to pass.
Cyclists are not required to leave a specific one metre space; however, they are required to obey all the rules of the road. Cyclists should remain mindful of their surroundings, especially when...
Weed removal
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 11:50 AM
Notice is hereby given that The Regional Municipality of Durham has contracted Turf War Inc. to spray the weeds on hard-surfaced centre medians on Regional roads in the Town of Ajax, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering and Town of Whitby.
The weed control will protect our infrastructure resulting in reduced maintenance and restoration costs. Weed roots damage the infrastructure by cracking asphalt and concrete and lifting or shifting interlocking bricks. The targeted spraying will be done mainly at...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 01:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. With this latest positive result, there have now been two mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season; the first was in Clarington earlier in July.
The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from Health Department mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. The Health Department sets...
Lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in the Municipality of Clarington.
When: July 17 to September. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Regional Highway 2, from west of Ovens Road to 30 metres west of Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) and from 120 metres east of Newtonville Road to east of East Townline Road, in Clarington.
Why: Lane restrictions will be in place for...
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