News Releases

Durham Region Health Department advising of potential exposure to confirmed measles case

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is notifying the community of a potential measles exposure at a local area church. The case is from outside of Durham Region but visited this church while contagious.

The Health Department is currently working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed. There have been no cases of measles reported in Durham Region so far for 2025.

The Health Department advises anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the measles virus at the...

Invest Durham and Town of Ajax drive $10M manufacturing expansion at Triforest

Whitby, Ontario – In a move that strengthens economic growth in Durham Region, Invest Durham and the Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team secured a $10 million expansion at Triforest’s manufacturing plant in Ajax. Their collaborative efforts are a significant achievement in advanced manufacturing and job creation.

The milestone was marked at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Regional Chair and CEO, John Henry; Regional and local Councillors from Town of Ajax; and Triforest...

Region of Durham response to reporting on main entrance revolving door system

Whitby, Ontario – Today (July 21), it was reported to a Toronto-based radio station that the cost of replacing the main entrance revolving door system at Durham Regional Headquarters cost property taxpayers upward of $1 million. This information requires clarification.

We are required to ensure Regional facilities are safe and in good working order for staff and visitors. The building’s existing sliding door system was reaching the end of its 20-year life expectancy. The doors were a constant...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. With this latest positive result, there have now been two mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season; the first was in Clarington earlier in July.

The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from Health Department mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. The Health Department sets...

Blue-green algae found in water samples tested from eastern shore of Lake Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for the eastern shore of Lake Scugog near William’s Point Rd in Caesarea, following test results from a water sample collected on July 9 by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The water sample confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in the area.

During summer months, changing weather conditions can lead to increased occurrences of blue-green algae in Lake Scugog and other...