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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 marks Lunar New Year; welcomes the Year of the Horse
Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 08:16 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:
“I would like to extend warm wishes of health, joy and good fortune to Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other East and Southeast Asian families in Durham Region as they celebrate Lunar New Year.
This year welcomes the Year of the Horse, symbolizing energy, resilience and forward momentum. These qualities reflect the spirit of our...
Apply to join Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
Posted on Friday, February 13, 2026 02:53 PM
Thank you to those who have applied. The vacancy posting to join Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is now closed.
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is seeking applications to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). Individuals who have a family member with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Individuals should be passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible region.
About the AAC
The AAC advises Regional Council through the Finance & Administration Committee on...
Replacement potassium iodide pills to be distributed to residents near nuclear generating stations
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2026 09:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with Durham Region Health Department and Toronto Emergency Management, will provide residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations with replacement potassium iodide (KI) pills. These pills will replace those distributed in 2015, which are set to expire in 2027.
Residents within the 10 km zone will automatically receive a KI package by mail at their home address. Residents living...
Honouring the past, empowering the future: Black History Month in Durham Region
Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2026 08:00 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:
“This year marks 30 years of celebrating Black History Month in Canada—a time to honour the voices, resilience and achievements of Black Canadians whose leadership has shaped our past, influences our present and inspires future generations.
Black History Month is both a celebration and call to action: to confront anti-Black racism...
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