This Week in Durham Stories

Durham Region stands together against hunger

It’s an astounding number. In the past five years, food bank visits in Durham Region have skyrocketed. “Food insecurity in Durham has reached crisis levels,” shares Ben Earle, CEO of Feed the Need in Durham. “One in four residents are food insecure, and food bank visits have increased by 330 per cent since 2020, reaching more than 323,000 annually.”

Rising costs, rising need

With rising food prices and housing costs squeezing more people than ever, the demand shows no signs of slowing. In...

Explore Durham Region under Open Skies: Our new guide

Residents know that Durham Region is more than a place. It’s where you can enjoy the warmth of the sun from a lakefront bench, the comfort of a locally brewed coffee and the crunch of gravel beneath your feet on a forested trail.

A fresh way to explore

Now Open Skies is calling you to experience Durham Region like never before. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are new to the region, Durham Tourism’s new getaway guide uncovers the landscapes, experiences and communities that you will want...