Durham Region News

The Durham Region Emancipation Day celebration is on August 5, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Ed Broadbent Park in Oshawa.

This free, family friendly event recognizes Emancipation Day in Canada with a vendor market, an African-themed fashion show, live performances, food vendors and other activities.

The Region of Durham reminds residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection. Several of our waste collection workers have been injured in recent weeks due to broken glass, broken porcelain and medical sharps. Residents can prevent injuries to waste collection workers by disposing of sharp items properly.

Lane restrictions will be in place on Rossland Road West between Des Newman Boulevard and McQuay Boulevard from July 13 to August 30 to support road improvements and turn-lane modifications. One lane in each direction will remain open throughout construction. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the work zone and watch for crews. Weather conditions may affect the schedule.

Durham Region is mourning the loss of a Durham Regional Police Service Constable-in-Training who lost their life in a tragic collision while travelling to the Ontario Police College. Flags at all Regional facilities have been lowered to half-mast in their honour, and our thoughts remain with the second Constable-in-Training who sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.

Lane restrictions for road rehabilitation work will be in place starting the week of July 6 until August 31 on Regional Road 57 in Scugog, from 100 metres northeast of Scugog Point Road to one kilometre east of St. Christopher’s Beach Road, and from 300 metres east of View Lake Road to the Durham/Kawartha boundary line.

This Canada Day, we celebrate the people and communities that make Durham Region a caring, diverse and vibrant place to call home. It’s a moment to reflect on our shared journey and the role we each play in building a more inclusive and connected future.

Upcoming road closure from July 13 to October 7 on Zephyr Road, between Concession Road 3 and Concession Road 4, in the Township of Uxbridge for road reconstruction work.

Lane closure until November on Farewell Street, from Bloor Street East to Wentworth Street East, in Oshawa for road reconstruction work. Southbound traffic is permitted through this section, while northbound traffic is being detoured. Businesses will remain open. 

The Region of Durham is the first municipality in Canada to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the global benchmark for information security management. This achievement reflects more than two and a half years of dedicated investment in cybersecurity, ensuring residents’ information is protected through secure, reliable systems that support essential services. It underscores Durham Region’s leadership and ongoing commitment to keeping sensitive information safe in an increasingly digital world. 

Road closure from July 6 to November 30 on Saintfield Road, from Old Simcoe Road to 150 metres east of the bridge, in the Township of Scugog to replace the bridge.