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Transform stress and anger into positive change: connect with Men’s Counselling Link

Whitby, Ontario – Men interested in reducing stress and opening doors to healthier relationships can access free, confidential counselling through Men’s Counselling Link.

What: Men’s Counselling Link offers virtual or in-person counselling to help navigate relationship challenges, anger or harmful behaviour towards others. Men’s Counselling Link can also connect men with other services, like food supports, employment services or income assistance, which helps reduce stress.

Where: Dial 2-1-1 and ask...

Building momentum for the year ahead

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:

“On behalf of Regional Council, I would like to wish everyone in Durham a new year filled with health and happiness. As we ring in 2026, I can’t help but reflect on all we accomplished last year. It was a year of growth, innovation and shared success.

Durham Region was named Top Intelligent Community by the Intelligent Communities...

Durham Region earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been recognized as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, marking a significant milestone in the Region’s commitment to active transportation. This achievement is especially notable as Durham is the first regional municipality in Ontario to receive a BFC designation.

The designation reflects the Region’s growing leadership in promoting cycling and sustainable transportation through strong...

Durham Regional Council approves 2026 water supply and sanitary sewer user rates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer User Rates, with a combined increase of 5 per cent, or approximately $5.24 per month for an average household.

This increase supports accelerated infrastructure needs to meet provincial housing targets, ongoing maintenance and operation of the water supply and sanitary sewer systems, and several major projects including upgrades and expansion of the Whitby Water Supply Plant, and upgrades at the...

Regional service impacts in observance of the holiday season

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of the holiday season.

Durham Region facilities and call centres

• All Durham Region facilities, including Regional Headquarters in Whitby and Regional front counters and call centre services, will close at noon on December 24 and 31, and will be closed December 25, 26 and January 1, 2026.

Durham Region Transit (DRT)

• From December 22 to 26 and January 1, 2026, all DRT...