News Releases

Regional Chair Henry thanks Chief Martin for his dedicated service

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, Paul Martin, Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, announced his retirement after many years with the force.

On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I would like to thank Chief Martin for his service. I have appreciated his strong leadership and professionalism; leading a team of officers who work hard to keep our...

Be Water Smart: Conserve Durham water

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to limit all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use by practising water conservation methods during this heatwave as much as possible.

Limiting all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use includes cleaning driveways or decks, washing cars and lawn watering. During extreme hot weather, water conservation is necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies, including fire protection.

Residents...

Non-medical masks and face coverings mandatory while in indoor places accessible to the public

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, Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, issued instructions to ensure the mandatory use of non-medical masks or face coverings within most public and enclosed indoor spaces, effective July 10.

This means that non-medical masks or face coverings are mandatory for all community members, with the exception of those...

Statement from Regional Chair on Canada Day

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, we celebrate one of the best countries in the world. In Canada, we stand with each other—proud of our diversity and united in our hopes for the future.

Our nation’s success comes from the strength of its people. In these challenging and unpredictable times, Canadians have shown tremendous resilience; lifting each other up and...

New strategic plan demonstrates why Durham is – simply – more

Whitby, Ontario – The future of Durham Region is bright; supported with a strong, five-year strategic plan that identifies key priorities for Regional Council and outlines our continued delivery of award-winning programs and services.

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in North America, this plan reflects Durham’s innovative and resilient economy; featuring autonomous and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. It also underlines the Region’s commitment to land-use...