Ontario Works office at Oshawa’s Midtown Mall closed June 4 for nearby watermain work

Durham Region said the Ontario Works office at Midtown Mall in Oshawa (Unit C1A, 200 John St. W.) was closed June 4 due to watermain work in the surrounding area. For clients who need Ontario Works help during the closure, the Region said services and supports can be accessed at

Durham’s Curbside Giveaway Day runs June 13, 2026, with 7 a.m.–7 p.m. curbside drop-off

Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day is set for Saturday, June 13, 2026, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with residents across the region, including in Clarington, able to place unwanted items in good condition at the curb as long as they are clearly marked “Free.” The

Oshawa oral health clinic to close at 11 a.m. June 4 because of emergency water shutdown

Durham Region Health Department’s Oral Health Clinic at 200 John St. in Oshawa will close at 11 a.m. today due to an emergency water shutdown, according to Durham Region. The closure means in-person clinic services at that location will not be available for the remainder of the

Durham Region issues June 3 notice about slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads

Durham Region issued a notice on June 3 warning drivers that slow-moving farm equipment may be using rural Regional roads and could cause temporary traffic delays. The Region said farmers often travel on public roads to move between fields at this time of year and during harvest season. The

Fairview Lodge in Whitby to host vendor sale and antique car show June 13

Fairview Lodge Long-Term Care Home in Whitby is set to host a Spring Community Vendor Sale and Antique Car Show on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a Region of Durham announcement. The outdoor event is open to the public and admission

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:

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

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

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