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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...
Children and youth in Durham Region, become Water Warriors!
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:13 PM
Do you know a young artist who cares about protecting Durham region’s water? Durham residents aged 18 and under are invited to take part in our annual Water Report Cover Drawing Challenge! Become “Water Warriors” by creating artwork that showcases how you help protect water at home, school or in your community. Two submissions will be selected as cover artwork for upcoming Regional water reports!
Completed drawings or paintings must be submitted by Sunday, February 15 via email to
Regional Road 15 - Township of Brock - Beaver River Bridge - Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:13 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham has submitted information to the Navigable Waters Registry, as required under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. This submission is now available for public comment and it includes details about the project site and plans.
In accordance with paragraph 10(1)(b) of the Act, the Region has filed with the Minister of Transport through the online Common Project Search registry (http://common-project-search.canada.ca). Under registry number 14195, a description of...
Regional Chair statement on recent shooting in Oshawa involving DRPS
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 12:11 PM
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:
“Every day, members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment and service.
While responding to an armed person call in Oshawa on Sunday (January 18), an officer was critically injured. We are grateful to hear that the...
Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week January 18 to 24
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – January 18 to 24 is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone that it's never too late to quit smoking. NNSW is a time to highlight the harms of nicotine addiction and to bring awareness of the support, encouragement and education available to those who are trying to quit smoking and vaping.
Smoking continues to be the leading cause of cancer and preventable death in Canada. In Ontario, tobacco use is responsible for more than 16...
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