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Walking together: Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – On September 26, 2025, the Region of Durham is hosting a walk in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Date and time: September 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon

Event details: The event will begin with participants meeting in the Lower Galleria of Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, south entrance off Garden Street) at 10 a.m. to hear speakers, watch Indigenous drumming and participate in a smudge.

The walk then departs from the Pathway to...

ID and Benefits Access Hub events are here to help you thrive

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is hosting ID and Benefits Access Hub events for residents to connect with Service Canada, Service Ontario, local banks and community organizations all in one spot, working together to help you and your family thrive. Whether you need help getting government identification, opening a free Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child, or discovering benefits that could put more money in your pocket— we’ve got you covered!

Why: ID and Benefits...

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock.

When: Most of the work will take place between September 29 until the end of November 2025, with the final road paving work to take place in 2026. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road from north of Regional Highway 48 to 200 metres north of Thorah Park Boulevard in the Township of Brock.  

Why: To complete...

KI tablets available to those who live and work near nuclear generating stations

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents and businesses located within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) pills readily available.

KI pills are a part of nuclear emergency preparedness. In the highly unlikely event of a radioactive iodine release, KI pills help protect the thyroid gland by blocking the uptake of radioactive iodine, reducing the risk of thyroid cancer....

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

When and Where: On Tuesday, September 30, the following programs and/or services will be impacted:

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• All Family Services Durham...