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Region and local partners pleased to see GO East Extension moving forward

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’s announcement about the GO East Extension brings us one step closer to seeing shovels in the ground; to positively impacting people’s lives. It also marks the path for driving economic opportunities and dynamic transit-oriented communities for decades to come.

Two-way, all-day service to Bowmanville—which previously stopped in...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 12 indicate that all public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of June 12, 2023 MunicipalityBeachStatus Ajax Paradise Beach (Lakeview Blvd. and Paradise Lane)
Map this location Posted Brock Beaverton...

Roadway line painting operations are now underway

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can follow line painting operations in real time using live traffic and navigation apps.

When: Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until November.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,300 lane kilometres in Durham,...

Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address 2023

On May 25, 2023, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2023 Annual Regional Chair Luncheon for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

Good afternoon everyone,

I’m thrilled to be here with all of you today - in person - to talk about the exciting things happening in Durham Region.

We are currently located on land, which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the Mississauga Peoples, and is the...

Click in and Pedal for Patients in inaugural charity bike ride for cancer care

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with Lakeridge Health Foundation to host a fundraising charity bike ride, Pedal for Patients. Money raised through rider and team fundraising will advance and support cancer care and the Our Cancer Campaign at Lakeridge Health.  

When: Sunday, May 28. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The deadline to register is May 21.  

Where: The bike ride will start and finish at Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Participants...