Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Consumers Drive and a 401 West off-ramp closure at Brock Street in the Town of Whitby. Ongoing daytime work for curb and sidewalk replacement until October 15. Overnight paving work from October 15 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Works Committee, John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, has proclaimed the month of October as Circular Economy Month in Durham Region. A circular economy is a model that retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing or repurposing products and materials to maximize their value before they are recycled or thrown out.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and acknowledge the survivors, families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of these policies and institutions. Durham Region encourages residents to reflect on our shared history and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation, respect and inclusion.
The Region of Durham is asking residents to participate in our annual fall curbside battery collection by placing used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag and setting the bag on top of their closed green bin during the week of October 5.
The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction for the third segment of the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Steeple Hill to Merritton Road in the City of Pickering.
As part of the work, lane shifts and restrictions will be in place during off-peak times on Kingston Road from Steeple Hill to Merritton Road in the City of Pickering.
Durham Region is advising that several Regional facilities, programs and services will be closed on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including Regional Headquarters, Ontario Works offices, Family Services Durham locations, Waste Management facilities and select Health Department services. There will be no impacts to waste collection services, Durham Region Transit service or Regional, directly operated Early Learning and Child Care Centres.
Many government benefits and community supports are available to help residents, but navigating them can feel overwhelming, which is why the ID and Benefits Access Hub will be available this fall for friendly, one-on-one help.
Durham Region is excited to bring back the annual Region of Durham Disability Employment Conference. Bringing together employers, community organizations, educators and accessibility advocates, the one-day conference will explore strategies for building more inclusive workplaces.
The Region of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Liverpool Road (Regional Road 29) in the City of Pickering until December 2026 to safely complete road widening, traffic signal modifications and work on the turn lanes in support of new development.
Lane restrictions until October 31 on Bloor Street, from 100 metres east of Prestonvale Road to 540 metres east of Prestonvale Road, in the Municipality of Clarington. Lane restrictions will be in place to safely repave the street. Businesses in the area will remain open during construction.
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3
Telephone: 311 (within region limits)
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102
TTY: Use 711
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