This Week in Durham Stories

Celebrating the people who drive Durham

For 20 years the Durham Region Transit team has helped residents travel safely and reliably to work, school, shopping,  appointments and essential services. Every area of transit plays a part in this effort, from frontline staff to the individuals and teams working tirelessly behind the scenes.   

March 18 is Transit Worker Appreciation Day. It’s a chance to recognize the dedication, professionalism and heart behind the service so many residents and the Region of Durham rely on. 

Meet some of...

Celebrating women in water in honour of World Water Day

World Water Day 2026 – Water and Gender

Every year on March 22, the United Nations marks World Water Day to celebrate water and raise awareness of the two billion people currently living without access to safe water. In Durham Region, we are lucky to be home to some of the best tap water in the world. The Region’s Environmental Services team works around the clock, behind the scenes to keep the water safe and flowing.

In honour of this year’s theme, Water and Gender, we spoke with two of our...

International Women’s Day 2026: Coming together to “balance the scales”

On March 3, the Region of Durham, along with local municipal and community partners, welcomed residents from across the region to its annual International Women’s Day celebration. This year’s theme, “balance the scales,” focused on the essential role that health and well‑being play in supporting women and girls.

The event began with a vibrant vendor market featuring women-owned businesses and artisans, as well as organizations dedicated to supporting the wellness and empowerment of women. Guests...

Slow Down. Move Over. Save Lives.

Recent road collisions have highlighted the serious risks first responders face every day—simply for doing their jobs. In these incidents, emergency workers were injured and emergency vehicles were damaged because drivers did not follow Ontario’s “Move Over” law.

These events are a clear reminder that flashing lights on the shoulder are not an inconvenience—they are a warning that lives are at risk.

Durham Vision Zero’s core principle is that no loss of life on our roads is acceptable, and that...

On track: GO Lakeshore East Extension to Bowmanville moves forward

Big news for transit riders, commuters and communities across Durham Region—Metrolinx has officially broken ground on GO Transit’s Lakeshore East Extension to Bowmanville, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and expand access to fast, affordable and reliable transit.

This transformative project will extend the GO Lakeshore East line 18.7 kilometres farther east from Oshawa into Bowmanville, bringing GO train service to residents and connecting thousands of people...