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No one left behind: Durham Region’s Transitional Support Program helps those in crisis

Whitby, Ontario – Being homeless is challenging, unhealthy and unsafe, and for most people, is not a choice. In honour of World Homeless Day on October 10, the Region of Durham is raising awareness, showing support and continuing to take action.

There are more than 1,000 people on Durham Region’s By-Name List as of August, which is a list of people experiencing homelessness who want help. As the Service System Manager of local homelessness supports, the Region of Durham establishes policies that...

Village of Brooklin - Town of Whitby - planned short duration of low water pressure - Zone 4

Note: due to the ongoing Canada Post labour disruptions, this notice was not mailed to the potentially affected residences. For more details about Regional services affected by the labour disruptions, please visit durham.ca/ServiceImpacts.

The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department would like to inform residents that from Tuesday, October 14 at 8 a.m. to Friday, October 17 at 5 p.m., Regional staff will be doing work on the Brooklin (Whitby) Zone 4 water pressure system. As a result,...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Village of Brooklin, in the Town of Whitby.

When: October 21 to December 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin.  

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work...

Introducing Housing Durham! The new brand identity for Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation

Whitby, Ontario – With our new name, we’re showing what we do—every day, we are Housing Durham—by helping people find affordable, welcoming homes and building a stronger community for everyone.

Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation (DRLHC) will be known as “Housing Durham” with the tagline “Your home, your community,” and a new logo. This rebrand reflects the modernization of the organization, our mission and values, and better represents current and future tenants. The logo is inspired from...

Durham’s drinking water remains safe despite seasonal odours

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is assuring residents that municipal drinking water remains safe, even if an earthy or musty smell is present. These odours are caused by seasonal changes in Lake Ontario and are common in late summer and early fall.

Where: Municipal water supply systems across Durham Region, including the lakeshore communities served by Lake Ontario.

When: Taste and odour episodes typically occur in late summer or early fall and usually fade as lake temperatures cool.

Why: