News Releases

The Region of Durham celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

"Today (May 1), marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month—a time to recognize the resilience of Asian communities and celebrate the positive impact they have, and continue to make, on the social, cultural and economic fabric of our society.

Asian Heritage Month offers everyone in Durham Region an opportunity to learn more about the...

Durham Region wins Good Roads’ Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Project

Whitby, Ontario – At the recent Good Roads Conference, representatives from The Regional Municipality of Durham and Soncin Construction were presented with Good Roads’ 2023 Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Replacement Project, located over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail.

The modern design has active transportation features for both cyclists and pedestrians to cross the rail corridor. Sidewalk and on-street bike lanes safely transition into a single...

Region of Durham commits $10.25 million toward affordable rental housing

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is committing $10.25 million in funding through the At Home Incentive Program to support the development of three affordable rental housing projects.

Ledim Developments will receive $5 million to build 78 affordable units in the Town of Ajax, and Kindred Works will receive $2.75 million to construct 25 affordable units in the Township of Uxbridge. The Region of Durham will also provide $2.5 million to Otter Creek Co-operative Homes Inc to...

Region celebrates Earth Day with launch of digital tools to support engagement on climate action

Whitby, Ontario – Today (April 22) is Earth Day in Durham Region and around the world. As the threat of the climate crisis increases, each Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on our progress and reconfirm our commitment to taking action at the local and regional level to address this global challenge.

This Earth Day, Durham Region is proud to announce the launch of two online initiatives, the Durham Climate Dashboard and the Durham Climate and Sustainability News page.

The new online

Durham Region’s Waste Management Facilities increasing user fees effective May 1

Whitby, Ontario – Effective May 1, 2024, the minimum user fee for general residential and commercial garbage waste will increase from $5 per load to $7 per load for loads up to 40 kilograms (88 pounds). For every eight kilograms greater than 40 kilograms, the fee will increase from $1 to $1.40. The flat rate for loads weighing 1,000 kilograms (metric tonne) or more will increase from $125 to $175 per 1,000 kilograms. In addition, fees for fill materials and mixed loads containing fill materials...