DRT paper transfers still on hold
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Riders using Durham Region Transit buses still don’t have the option of using paper transfers. The Durham Region Transit [...]
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Region planning for vaccine rollout
Durham Region’s medical officer of health says the region is planning for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle says he recognizes [...]
Henry on 2021: “Plenty” to look forward to
Durham Regional Chair John Henry Durham Regional Chair John Henry says there’s “plenty” to look forward to heading into 2021. Henry says he is “hopeful that 2021 will [...]
Traffic signal changes coming on Park Road
Changes are coming to the traffic signals at two intersections in Oshawa. As of January 6, the intersections of Park Road and King Street, and Park Road and Bond Street will [...]
Region recognizes local accessibility champions
The region has recognized eight local champions with an Accessibility Award in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The award recognizes their dedication [...]
COVID-19 sweeping across Durham’s long term care homes, again
ThorntonView Long Term Care Home A number of COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared among Durham’s long term care homes, including two in Oshawa. An outbreak was reported on [...]
Stay safe on the road
(Photo courtesy Regional Municipality of Durham) As daylight becomes shorter and it gets darker earlier this time of year, drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are reminded to [...]
DRT fashions buses with mask decals
DRT General Manager Bill Holmes (left) and Durham Regional Chair John Henry (right) unveiled the mask decal that will be on three buses as part of the We’re On This [...]
Changes coming to bus service for holiday season
Durham Region Transit will be operating with reduced service during the holiday season. In response to annual lower ridership during this time, DRT will operate with reduced [...]
Electric vehicle chargers coming to Durham
Durham Region is accelerating its transition to a clean energy economy with new electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The region is collaborating with local area municipalities and [...]