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Shape the future of Ritson’s public spaces – take the survey!
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 02:55 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Share what you value, prefer and envision for the public open spaces at the former Ritson School by taking an online survey.
What: The Ritson Project public outdoor space survey. Survey feedback will guide the design of inclusive, connected, welcoming and sustainable public spaces next to the historic former school building.
When: The survey is open from August 13 to 29.
Where: Complete the short survey online and visit durham.ca/RitsonSchool for more information on the Ritson Project.
Region of Durham and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation sign Bilateral Agreement
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025 04:01 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On July 30, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry, Regional Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) Chief Kelly LaRocca signed a new Bilateral Agreement, further strengthening the relationship between the Region and MSIFN.
By formalizing both parties’ intentions to develop strong partnerships and participate in meaningful engagement, the agreement establishes a foundation for...
Water distribution system cleaning in Sunderland
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 08:31 AM
The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in Sunderland as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.
The cleaning program will be performed between September 8 and 19, 2025.
Residents will receive a hand-delivered notice 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. You are advised to keep a supply of water on...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 02:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) disease. There have now been 26 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for the virus this season including five in Clarington, nine in Oshawa, four in Ajax, six in Pickering, one in Whitby and one in Uxbridge.
The current batch of positive mosquitoes was collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap site located in...
Building a healthier future: Durham Region commits $750K to food security and poverty initiatives
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In Durham Region, one in four households experiences food insecurity, and approximately 5.2 per cent of residents live in poverty. To promote wellness and help reduce poverty, Regional Council approved a $750,000 investment in local non-profit organizations this year.
This investment comes via the Sustainable Food Security Fund and the Thriving Communities Fund, within the Community Social Investment Program.
The Sustainable Food Security Fund improves access to fresh, nutritious...
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