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Metrolinx Notice: Durham Region - Aerial Survey Operation within the Lakeshore East Corridor

Project Overview 

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including trains every 15-minutes or better on key segments of the network. 
 
To support GO Expansion, we are upgrading the rail network and our GO stations to bring you more frequent and fully accessible service.
 
What is Happening?
As part of investigative work for the GO Expansion project, a Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPAS/Drone) will perform aerial surveys along the Lakeshore East...

DRPS Community Survey

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is inviting the public to share their opinion on the services we provide to help us develop our strategic direction for 2024.

The Community Survey is now live and will remain open until December 31, 2022. This short survey takes five minutes to complete and aims to collect input related to public safety and policing in Durham Region.

Survey responses will help develop DRPS’ 2024 Strategic Plan, which serves as a guiding document highlighting the major priorities...

Winter parking effective December 1

The community is reminded that changes to on street parking for the winter season will be in effect beginning on Wednesday, December 1 through to April 1.

Community members are reminded that:

• On street parking is not permitted on Oshawa streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., from December 1 to April 1. Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed during that time, regardless of snow clearing operations and weather conditions.
• In addition to the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. regulations, vehicles...

Pay your parking ticket in toy donations this holiday season

Toys for Tickets, a popular City of Oshawa program returns this holiday season. The program offers motorists who receive a parking ticket under $100 between Thursday, November 17 and Thursday, December 1, 2022 (inclusive) the opportunity to make a contribution to the annual toy drive in lieu of payment.

Community members wishing to participate in the program can make a contribution online at Oshawa.ca/payticket on December 1, 2, and 3. All contributions will go to the Durham Regional Police Service...

Region hosting community events; seeks input about Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study

The Region of Durham and the City of Oshawa are working together on the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study and an Initial Business Case (IBC); seeking input from residents to help identify the most suitable form of rapid transit and associated benefits for the Simcoe Street corridor—between Highway 407 and Lakeview Park Beach.

The Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Visioning Study will guide how Simcoe Street in Oshawa will evolve and grow—with a focus on mobility, sustainability, equity, economic...