News Releases

Business Count is back: Join online and in-person this spring and summer

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is gathering employment statistics and data to help build a stronger local economy. Businesses within the Region can count on receiving a knock on their door this spring/summer.

Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team, recognizable by their navy blue Region of Durham shirts and photo ID cards, is scheduled to visit all businesses in Durham. The team gathers basic information about the type of organization, number of employees, plans for...

Region of Durham celebrates Asian Heritage Month

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 (May 1), marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the vibrant and diverse Asian communities that call Durham Region home. It’s a time to recognize the achievements and rich cultural legacy of Asian Canadians, and their significant impact on our history, society and identity.

Rabies Awareness Month provides a reminder to avoid contact with wildlife

All animal bites, scratches must be reported to Health Department

Whitby, Ontario – May is Rabies Awareness Month, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to avoid contact with wildlife, as rabies is commonly associated with bats, foxes, skunks and raccoons. Infected animals can transmit the rabies virus to humans through bites, scratches, or saliva. Although rabies is a preventable disease, it is almost always fatal for humans and most animals once infection occurs. In...

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites

Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease infections.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially in forested or grassy...

Previous Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre is future location for Regional services

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to purchase the land and building of the original Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre for future use to deliver Regional services. Durham Regional Council approved the purchase of the one-story building, and surrounding land at 600 Townline Road South, in the City of Oshawa (Townline site). The Townline site offers an ideal location to offer community-based child care and Early Years programs and...