News Releases
Search
Red light cameras have arrived in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Vision Zero’s goal to eliminate fatalities on our roadways, red light cameras have arrived at select locations throughout Durham Region to help improve traffic safety.
Red light running has the potential to cause serious injury or death for both the offending driver and innocent victims. The Region’s collision records database shows 534 collisions over a three-and-a-half-year period at signalized intersections where the cause was specifically attributed to a driver...
Automated Speed Enforcement becomes operational on Durham roads September 8
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2020 10:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras will become operational in some school zones and designated community safety zones in Durham Region on September 8.
ASE cameras will take images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit. These images are then reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer, and an offence notice will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. No demerit points are issued.
ASE cameras were deployed in data...
Region of Durham installing Wi-Fi at homeless shelters thanks to donation
Posted on Monday, August 31, 2020 08:29 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has received a donation of $32,500 through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations—a collaboration between the CMA Foundation and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
With this funding, homeless shelters in Durham Region—Cornerstone Community Association, Muslim Welfare Home and Durham Youth Services/Joanne’s House—will be adding public Wi-Fi to all of their buildings; and purchasing tablets or computers for clients...
Health Department reports West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in Ajax
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2020 09:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) from a mosquito trap site in Ajax. Confirmation was received on Aug. 27. Positive mosquitoes have now been confirmed from traps located in Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa.
“With positive mosquitoes now confirmed in three Durham Region communities, we encourage area residents to take the necessary steps to help protect themselves from potential exposure...
Free digital services are now available for Durham businesses through Digital Main Street
Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce additional support for businesses in Durham Region to expand their digital presence, adopt innovative tools and explore new training opportunities through Digital Service Squads, as part of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program.
Established in 2018, DMS Ontario was recently extended thanks to an investment of $42.5 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and $7.45 million...
Contact Us