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No one left behind: Durham Region’s Transitional Support Program helps those in crisis
Posted on Friday, October 10, 2025 01:05 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Being homeless is challenging, unhealthy and unsafe, and for most people, is not a choice. In honour of World Homeless Day on October 10, the Region of Durham is raising awareness, showing support and continuing to take action.
There are more than 1,000 people on Durham Region’s By-Name List as of August, which is a list of people experiencing homelessness who want help. As the Service System Manager of local homelessness supports, the Region of Durham establishes policies that...
Introducing Housing Durham! The new brand identity for Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 11:07 AM
Whitby, Ontario – With our new name, we’re showing what we do—every day, we are Housing Durham—by helping people find affordable, welcoming homes and building a stronger community for everyone.
Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation (DRLHC) will be known as “Housing Durham” with the tagline “Your home, your community,” and a new logo. This rebrand reflects the modernization of the organization, our mission and values, and better represents current and future tenants. The logo is inspired from...
Countdown to DRIFF: Experience the power of film in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2025 09:42 AM
Get ready for three unforgettable days of film and festivities. The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) returns October 23 to 25.
Spanning three venues in Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby, DRIFF 2025 offers a powerful lineup of films from local and international creators. Experience cinema beyond the screen with red carpet photo ops, filmmaker panels and interactive workshops.
With support from Film Durham (Durham Region Film Commission), the festival celebrates Durham’s growing film...
Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children
Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2025 10:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local optometrist as vision screening is an important component of a child’s visual health.
The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children should have their first eye examination at six-months old, another examination between two and three years old, and then every year starting at age four. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a...
Help keep everyone healthy during respiratory illness season
Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2025 10:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department encourages area residents to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting free respiratory vaccines now available in Durham Region.
This respiratory season, the province continues to expand access to protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in infants and older adults.
- Older adults: New this year, all adults 75 and older are recommended to...
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