This Week in Durham Stories

Walking for Truth and Reconciliation

The bright orange shirts stood out against the clear blue sky—a striking reminder of the day’s purpose at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, as more than 200 people, including community members, Regional employees, representatives from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), students and their teachers, came together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Region’s annual Truth and Reconciliation Awareness Walk.

With the scent and smoke of sacred Indigenous...

Back to school, back on the bus: Service updates make commuting smarter

Durham Region Transit (DRT) rolled out a fresh wave of service updates in September—just in time for the school bells and morning rush.

Whether you’re heading to class, catching a train, or commuting to work, these service updates are designed to make your ride smoother and smarter.

New routes

From Bowmanville to Pickering, new and expanded routes are helping connect more people to the places they need to be.

• Pickering:  Route 112 has been extended further into Seaton, reaching Alexander Knox Road and...

Durham Region soundcheck: building a music hub

The soundtrack to Durham Region can be heard everywhere. Whether it’s a cosy bar set, jazz drifting through a park or festival crowds jumping to the beat, Durham has a diverse and booming music scene.

“There’s something for everyone here,” says Diana Cerovich, owner and Chief Operating Officer of the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa. “One of the things I love most about live music in Durham Region is the variety of genres and sounds and projects that folks are working on.”

Running one of the top live...

“Reed” all about it: How we’re battling invasive Phragmites for natural spaces

What’s taller than a Durham Region Transit bus, spreads quickly, kills important species and is threatening our natural spaces across not only our province, but also Durham Region? No, it’s not a supervillain – it’s invasive Phragmites. But what is it, and what are we doing to stop it?

What is invasive Phragmites?

Invasive Phragmites is an invasive species of perennial grass that spreads quickly and aggressively, releasing toxins from its roots into the soil to hinder the growth and ultimately kill...

2026 Budget Town Hall: A meaningful community conversation that counts

On September 8, nearly 12,000 residents from across Durham Region came together—online, in-person, and by phone—for the 2026 Budget Town Hall. It wasn’t just a meeting—it was a moment where community voices helped shape the future.

Residents shared their thoughts on what matters most—from affordability and transit to social services and public safety. These conversations are at the heart of the Region’s budget planning process, helping inform decisions that affect everyday life.

“The 2026 Budget...