Durham Region to present preferred Hopkins Street widening design at June 10 Whitby meeting

Durham Region is holding an in-person Public Information Centre on Tuesday, June 10, to present and collect feedback on its preferred design for reconstructing and widening Hopkins Street (Regional Road 36) in Whitby, from Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25) to Dundas Street. The session runs from 6 to 8:30

Durham Region highlights Ontario’s one-metre passing rule for drivers near cyclists

Durham Region said June 2 that drivers in Ontario are required to leave at least one metre of space when passing a cyclist travelling in the same direction, citing the province’s Highway Traffic Act. The Region’s notice also outlined what it says drivers and cyclists should do when

Lane restrictions planned on Highway 2 in Courtice from June 15 to July 31

Day-and-night lane restrictions are planned on Durham Regional Highway 2 in Courtice from June 15 to July 31, according to Durham Region. The restrictions will affect eastbound and westbound traffic between Prestonvale Road and Trulls Road. Durham Region says the work is to restore concrete sidewalks and curbs along the

Youth Pride Durham set for June 13, but Durham Region statement lists no location or start time

Youth Pride Durham is set for June 13, but Durham Region has not said where the event will be held or what time it will start. The missing details matter for residents who may want to attend or arrange transportation, especially because the region’s announcement does not specify whether

Durham Region promotes June 2026 recreation ‘passport’ program

Participating municipalities across Durham Region will offer a passport-style program of free recreation activities throughout June 2026, according to a June 1 notice posted by the Durham Region Health Department. The program is being promoted to coincide with Recreation and Parks Month, which takes place in June. June is also

Durham Region to host free older adult safety and wellness day June 8 in Whitby

Durham Region will host “Thriving Together: Older Adult Safety and Wellness Day” on Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The event, announced

Durham chair John Henry issues Whitby statement marking start of National AccessAbility Week

Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry marked the start of National AccessAbility Week in a statement released by Durham Region from Whitby on May 31, noting this year’s theme, “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.” The annual national week focuses on accessibility and disability, and the statement

Whitby Waste Management Centre Sales Office to close June 1 for about two weeks

The Waste Management Centre Sales Office at 4600 Garrard Rd. in Whitby will close June 1 for about two weeks while on-site construction is completed, Durham Region says. The closure affects residents who normally visit the counter to buy or exchange common waste items, including green bins, kitchen containers and

Durham Region plans Bike Month activities June 1–30, including contests and weekly webinars

Durham Region says it will run Bike Month activities June 1–30, inviting residents, commuters, students and workplaces to take part in the Bicycle Friendly Business Challenge, the Smart Commute Bicycle Trip Logging Contest and weekly bike webinars. Bike Month is a month-long cycling event held across the Greater Toronto

Overnight lane restrictions planned May 28 and June 2 at Thickson Road South and Dundas Street East in Whitby

Overnight lane restrictions are planned May 28 and June 2 at the intersection of Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) and Dundas Street East in Whitby for road resurfacing. The work could affect overnight travel through one of Whitby’s busier intersections, and the schedule may change if weather conditions

Durham Health cites 16,000 Ontario tobacco deaths a year ahead of World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is May 31, and the Durham Region Health Department issued a statement May 27 citing an estimate of 16,000 tobacco-related deaths each year in Ontario and survey results showing 13.4% of Ontario students in Grades 7 to 12 reported vaping in the past year.

Lane restrictions planned on Zephyr Road in Uxbridge from June 1 to July 31

Lane restrictions will be in place on parts of Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) in the Township of Uxbridge from June 1 to July 31 while Durham Region carries out road rehabilitation work. Drivers using Zephyr Road should expect delays and plan extra time during the construction period, Durham Region