News Releases

Annual farm tour shines a light on local agriculture

Whitby, Ontario – On September 21, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 21st annual farm tour at Carncroft Farms and Swain Beef. The tour highlighted the contributions of agriculture to the Regional economy, the realities of farming, sustainable environment practices employed by farmers and the high-quality of locally-produced food. Participants also learned about Durham Region’s vital agriculture industry through presentations, hands-on demonstrations and...

Blue Door selected as service operator for Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has selected Blue Door as the service operator for the Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing residence, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process. With experience launching, operating, and scaling four transitional supportive housing programs, Blue Door is a longstanding registered charity that offers more than 10 innovative and collaborative housing, employment and health programs aimed at addressing the root causes of...

New legislation is one step closer to delivering four new stations along GO Lakeshore East Extension

Whitby, Ontario – The province has announced new legislation that will enable municipalities to support the building of stations along new GO train routes. This recent decision will enable The Regional Municipality of Durham to explore funding the up-front costs related to station construction for all four new stations along the GO Lakeshore East Extension to Bowmanville. 

The funds used to cover the up-front costs (including interest) will be recovered via a Station Contribution Fee; a cost paid...

Statement from Regional Chair on acknowledging International Day of Peace

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 (September 21) is International Day of Peace—a call-to-action to protect human rights, address global challenges and advocate the need for a society free from fear and violence for people of all identities.  

We need peace more than ever. People around the world are being displaced from their homes due to war, poverty, inequity...

Durham Region supports 2SLGBTQI+ communities and champions equity and acceptance for all

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 (September 20), we take this opportunity to reinforce our support to our local 2SLGBTQI+ communities and school boards in light of today’s planned protests across Canada.

In Durham Region, we strive to create safe, respectful and inclusive communities where everyone is welcomed and is valued for who they are.

It is important...