News Releases

Together in pride: Durham Region celebrates diversity and inclusion during Pride 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:

“Pride season starts today (June 1) across Canada, and in Durham Region we’re proud to kick off Pride Month this afternoon at Youth Pride Durham—a welcoming celebration for youth, families and allies.

Pride Month spotlights the resilience, contributions, value and diversity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and...

Honouring Indigenous voices, stories and culture during National Indigenous History 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 (June 1), marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It’s a time to recognize the deep-rooted history and heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It’s a time to honour their resilience and achievements; learn their histories, celebrate their vibrant cultures, languages and traditions; and...

Durham Region celebrates Recreation and Parks Month with a passport adventure initiative

Whitby, Ontario – June is Recreation and Parks Month and Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region municipalities and Durham Tourism, are excited to offer a passport adventure initiative for the second year in a row, benefiting residents across the region.

The passport adventure returns this year with many familiar free events throughout the month of June including public swimming, yoga by the lake, Zumba classes, as well as new sports additions such as baseball,...

Health Department celebrates World No Tobacco Day, May 31

Whitby, Ontario – May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and Durham Region Health Department will mark this event by reminding everyone that it’s never too late to quit smoking and bringing awareness of the harms of tobacco marketing that targets youth.

Vaping is an emerging trend among youth. As of 2020, research indicates that 17 per cent (5.2 million) of Canadians 15 years and older had tried vaping.

Researchers note that youth are at risk of becoming addicted to nicotine in e-cigarettes, as...

Access for all: Durham celebrates National AccessAbility Week

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:

“From 1985 to 1987, Rick Hansen wheeled more than 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries to raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities, and the importance of creating accessible and inclusive communities.

This journey—the Man In Motion World Tour—led to the creation of an annual celebration to reflect on how we...