Search
Stay informed with weekly updates by subscribing to the This Week In Durham e-newsletter.
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...
Region of Durham launches new DEI Strategy and Community and Inclusion Plan
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2026 11:32 AM
Whitby, ON – The Region of Durham is proud to announce the launch of two plans designed to strengthen inclusion, belonging, and service coordination across the region: the Region’s 2025-2029 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the 2025-2030 Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) Community and Inclusion Plan.
A unified path toward inclusive communities
The DEI Strategy marks a significant step forward in the Region’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive, welcoming...
Health Department investigating additional case of measles in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 02:33 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of an additional case of measles related to a previous exposure site. This highlights the importance of providing measles exposure information to the public. This brings the total to four confirmed cases in Durham Region.
The Health Department is following up with identifiable contacts who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The members of the public may have been exposed at the following locations. These...
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...
Contact Us