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  • Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Ajax and Pickering (1)

    Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Ajax and Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). There have now been five mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for WNV this season including, three in Oshawa and one each in Ajax and Pickering.

  • Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering and Uxbridge

    Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge.

    When: July 17 through October 23.

  • Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham Region

    Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

  • Upcoming lane restrictions on Centre Street North in Oshawa

    Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of multiple lane restrictions on Centre Street North (Regional Road 2A) in the City of Oshawa.

    When: May 21 to 31.

  • Asphalt crack sealing on Regional Roads

    Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at various locations in the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa, the Township of Uxbridge and the Town of Whitby.

    When: May 9 to June 21.

  • Upcoming closure on Mary Street in Oshawa

    Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Mary Street in the City of Oshawa.

    When: The week of May 13 to September 2025.

  • The Region of Durham celebrates Asian Heritage Month

    Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

    "Today (May 1), marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month—a time to recognize the resilience of Asian communities and celebrate the positive impact they have, and continue to make, on the social, cultural and economic fabric of our society.

    Asian Heritage Month offers everyone in Durham Region an opportunity to learn more about the.

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    Region of Durham launches the Durham Greener Buildings Program

    Whitby, Ontario – Yesterday, the Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre, launched the Durham Greener Buildings Program – a groundbreaking initiative that will support the building sector in climate action and sustainability.

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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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