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Ontario moves Durham Region back into Red-Control Category

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has moved Durham Region back into the Red-Control Category of the COVID-19 Response Framework.

When: Red-Control restrictions go into effect on Tuesday, February 16, at 12:01 a.m. and will be in effect for at least two weeks before re-evaluation. The stay-at-home order will end when this comes into effect.

Where: All eight municipalities in Durham Region.

What: The Red-Control category involves broad-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, to...

Durham Region supports unsheltered residents amidst pandemic

Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham continues to support unsheltered residents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and remains committed to ending chronic homelessness in Durham Region.

To stay safe and warm this winter, unsheltered residents may access housing-focused shelter programs located throughout the region. Housing-focused shelter programs aim to end homelessness by providing temporary accommodation, while helping find permanent housing. In addition, outreach hubs are available...

Ontario announces extension of stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has announced the extension of the stay-at-home order for Durham Region.

When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 16, unless further extended.

Where: The provincial government is moving to a regional approach to re-opening the province and is maintaining the shutdown in the majority of public health regions, including Durham Region.

What: For a full list of the stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions...

Shop Durham Region online marketplace now live

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is excited to announce that the new Shop Durham Region online marketplace is live. The multi-vendor e-store allows shoppers to safely purchase products from multiple Durham-based businesses in a single transaction.

More than ever, shopping local makes a big impact on small businesses. Through this new online marketplace, residents can safely explore 600 local products in a single shopping experience and collect purchases through contactless pick-up—making it...

UPDATE: Ontario extends stay-at-home order by 14 days

Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has extensionended the stay-at-home order by an additional 14 days.  

When: The stay-at-home order, which went into effect on January 14, will now expire on February 9, unless further extensionended.

Where: Province-wide, including all eight municipalities in Durham Region.

What:  The stay-at-home order requirements, restrictions and enforcements include, but are not limited to:

• Everyone is to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the...