News Releases

Building a future rooted in trust and respect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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 (September 30), on the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gather as a nation to remember the children who never made it home, and to honour the survivors of the residential school system—along with their families and communities—who continue to carry the weight of these tragedies.

In Durham Region, we are...

Share your thoughts! Health Department launches survey for parents and caregivers

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is inviting parents and caregivers of children three to six-years old to participate in a new survey to help better understand the challenges parents face, and what information and programs are needed to support healthy growth and development for children.

“We’re launching this parenting survey to hear directly from caregivers about their parenting experiences and to learn what supports are needed to help children thrive. This information will...

Protecting biodiversity and wetlands: Funding secured to battle invasive Phragmites

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has received a one-time grant of $45,000 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF)—part of the Ontario Phragmites Action program (OPA)—to support efforts in managing and reducing the spread of invasive Phragmites australis. The funding is made possible thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is coordinated by the Invasive Species Centre and Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Invasive Phragmites is a perennial grass that spreads aggressively,...

KI tablets available to those who live and work near nuclear generating stations

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents and businesses located within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) pills readily available.

KI pills are a part of nuclear emergency preparedness. In the highly unlikely event of a radioactive iodine release, KI pills help protect the thyroid gland by blocking the uptake of radioactive iodine, reducing the risk of thyroid cancer....