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Introducing Housing Durham! The new brand identity for Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 11:07 AM
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
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:21 AM
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:
Invitation for Comment for the Lake Ontario Monitoring System Project at Whitby Water Supply Plant
Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2025 01:24 PM
Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program (NPP) administers the “Canadian Navigable Waters Act” (CNWA) which helps keep Canada’s navigable waters open for transport and recreation. In accordance with requirements of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, the Regional Municipality of Durham hereby gives notice that an application has been submitted to the Minister of Transport for the below work(s):
Registry Number: 13328
NPP File Number: 2025-415269
Project Description: Durham Region is undergoing...
Countdown to DRIFF: Experience the power of film in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2025 09:42 AM
Get ready for three unforgettable days of film and festivities. The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) returns October 23 to 25.
Spanning three venues in Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby, DRIFF 2025 offers a powerful lineup of films from local and international creators. Experience cinema beyond the screen with red carpet photo ops, filmmaker panels and interactive workshops.
With support from Film Durham (Durham Region Film Commission), the festival celebrates Durham’s growing film...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive in Whitby
Posted on Monday, October 06, 2025 02:50 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in the Town of Whitby.
When: October 20 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Stellar Drive, from 850 metres to one kilometre west of Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52), in the Town of Whitby.
Why: To safely install a storm service in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may...
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