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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Durham Region earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 02:32 PM
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
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 12:20 PM
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
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 10:32 AM
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...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:26 AM
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: December 22, 2025, to February 5, 2026. 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...
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