Posts by Region of Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region, in partnership with Ontario Tech University and Town of Whitby, is offering vendors who provide services, products or solutions that support the disability community an opportunity to take part in the Durham Region Disability Employment Conference. This event focuses on advancing inclusive employment practices, driving innovation and building opportunity.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Riverside Drive in Ajax.

Where: Riverside Drive, from Rossland Road West to Delaney Drive in the Town of Ajax.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has received a one-time grant of $45,000 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF)—part of the Ontario Phragmites Action program (OPA)—to support efforts in managing and reducing the spread of invasive Phragmites australis. The funding is made possible thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is coordinated by the Invasive Species Centre and Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Whitby, Ontario – Don't let your old batteries go to waste! The Region of Durham is calling on residents to recycle their used household batteries by placing them on top of their closed Green Bin during collection days the week of October 6.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 6 to 10 on Green Bin collection days.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Taunton Road West (Regional Road 4) in the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax.

When: October 6 to June 2026.

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is hosting ID and Benefits Access Hub events for residents to connect with Service Canada, Service Ontario, local banks and community organizations all in one spot, working together to help you and your family thrive. Whether you need help getting government identification, opening a free Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child, or discovering benefits that could put more money in your pocket— we’ve got you covered!

Why: ID and Benefits.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock.

When: Most of the work will take place between September 29 until the end of November 2025, with the final road paving work to take place in 2026.

Whitby, Ontario – On September 26, 2025, the Region of Durham is hosting a walk in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Date and time: September 26, 2025, from 10 a.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents and businesses located within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) pills readily available.

KI pills are a part of nuclear emergency preparedness.

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When and Where: On Tuesday, September 30, the following programs and/or services will be impacted:

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.