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Durham Region named one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities for the second year in a row
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been named one of the top seven global Intelligent Communities of 2023 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
The announcement marks the 21st annual top seven list and comes following the 2023 Top7 Intelligent Communities Conference hosted by the Region of Durham, in partnership with ICF.
ICF recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully using broadband deployment and use, workforce development, innovation, digital inclusion and advocacy to...

Durham Region’s innovation community set to energize Collision Conference with Project Arrow
Posted on Monday, June 19, 2023 09:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham), along with partners, will be returning to one of the largest and fastest growing technology conferences in North America—Collision Conference—from June 26 to 29 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Project Arrow, the first all-Canadian, zero emission connected vehicle will be the centrepiece of Durham’s pavilion.
Invest Durham in partnership with Durham Region’s eight area municipalities, Durham...
Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address 2023
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 03:49 PM
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
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 02:30 PM
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...
Upcoming waterfront trail closure and detour in Whitby
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming waterfront trail closure and detour in the Town of Whitby.
When: First week of May until summer 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Pedestrian access to the current alignment of the Whitby Waterfront Trail next to the Whitby Water Supply Plant (WSP) will be detoured to the new alignment next to Water Street.
Why: To safely complete the construction of the Whitby Water...
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