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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Regional Council commits $8 million to support affordable rental housing development
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2026 10:39 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites private and public sector partners to apply for the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which supports the development of affordable rental housing through Regional capital funding and application support services. This year, $8 million in funding is available through the AHIP.
To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and may include:
- New construction.
- Converting a non-residential building to purpose-built rental...
Replacement potassium iodide pills to be distributed to residents near nuclear generating stations
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2026 09:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with Durham Region Health Department and Toronto Emergency Management, will provide residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations with replacement potassium iodide (KI) pills. These pills will replace those distributed in 2015, which are set to expire in 2027.
Residents within the 10 km zone will automatically receive a KI package by mail at their home address. Residents living...
Honouring the past, empowering the future: Black History Month in Durham Region
Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2026 08:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“This year marks 30 years of celebrating Black History Month in Canada—a time to honour the voices, resilience and achievements of Black Canadians whose leadership has shaped our past, influences our present and inspires future generations.
Black History Month is both a celebration and call to action: to confront anti-Black racism...
Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 09:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Village of Brooklin, in the Town of Whitby.
When: Ongoing until April 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin.
Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...
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