Durham Region News

The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Rotherglen Road to Galea Drive in the Town of Ajax.

Beginning on August 24, 2026, temporary lane reductions will be implemented along the Kingston Road corridor to facilitate construction of the DSBRT station foundations.

Upcoming lane restrictions from August 24 to September 8 on Simcoe Street North, from 125 metres north of Northern Dancer Drive to Northern Dancer Drive, in the City of Oshawa to safely construct an entrance in support of new development.

To help reduce poverty, address social inequalities, promote wellness and support our communities to thrive, Regional Council approved nearly $500k in funding to support local non-profit organizations. By supporting the local non-profit sector, we will build a stronger Durham Region.

Durham Region Health Department’s Oral Health Clinic at 200 John Street West, Oshawa, will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to a general staff meeting. The clinic will reopen on Monday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Caleb Street, Clark Street and Elgin Street in the Township of Scugog from August 17 to December 15 to safely complete watermain replacements. 

Durham Region Health Department has received notification that batches of adult mosquitoes collected in Pickering and Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This brings the total to 21 batches of mosquitoes that have tested positive for WNV in Durham Region so far this season; previous positive mosquito batches were found in Ajax, Clarington and Oshawa.

Upcoming lane restrictions overnight from August 16 to 21, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Bayly Street, from Salk Road to Brock Road, in the City of Pickering to allow for Elexicon Energy infrastructure placement.

Durham Region's Accessibility Advisory Committee has announced the recipients of the 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to advancing accessibility and inclusion across Durham Region. Learn more about this year's recipients and accessibility initiatives at durham.ca/accessibility

The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) returns in October, and this year there is even more to celebrate as DRIFF marks 10 years of bringing filmmakers and audiences together. A limited number of all-access Festival Passes go on sale August 15, giving film lovers an opportunity to be part of this milestone year before the official lineup is announced.

The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in the Town of Ajax.

As part of the work, significant lane reconfigurations will occur at Salem Road and Harwood Avenue intersections, including traffic signal timing adjustments to accommodate the centre median and transit station construction.