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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...
Notice of Ajax Water Supply Plant Expansion Project Public Information Centre
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 03:06 PM
The Region of Durham is holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) as part of a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Addendum for the expansion of the Ajax Water Supply Plant (WSP) in the Town of Ajax.
The Region of Durham’s Official Plan projects significant population growth into 2051. As a result, the Ajax WSP must expand to accommodate an increase in water demand. Through a Class EA Addendum process, the Region will be considering and evaluating suitable alternatives for expanding the...
Lane restrictions at Thornton Road North and Rossland Road West intersection in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 01:17 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions at the intersection of Thornton Road North and Rossland Road West in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain drain valve leak.
When: Lane restrictions will remain until the drain valve repairs are finished. The work is expected to be completed later this month, although unfavourable conditions could affect the schedule.
Where: The left lane closest to the median is closed on Thornton Road North, just north of the...
Health Department investigating two new confirmed cases of measles in Durham Region
Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of two additional cases of measles in local unimmunized children. This brings the total to three confirmed cases, all of which reside in one household.
The Health Department is investigating and following up directly with known contacts in Durham Region who may have been exposed to the measles virus.
The Health Department’s investigation into the two new measles cases has determined that members of the public may have been...
Celebrating the voices and leadership of women in our community on International Women’s Day
Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2026 08:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today (March 8), we celebrate International Women’s Day—a global tradition now 115 years strong—recognizing the leadership, creativity and innovation of women and girls whose contributions inspire progress and strengthen communities.
In Durham Region, women are leading, creating, problem solving and driving change in every corner of...
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