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Durham Region celebrates official opening of the Seaton Paramedic Response Station

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham and Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) celebrated the official opening of the new Seaton Paramedic Response Station and Training Facility in Pickering. This new station will provide improved service and access to emergency services for residents of the north Ajax and Pickering communities in Durham Region.

 This station will also house RDPS’ Quality and Development team which oversees:

• Training and education: delivering ongoing education,...

Regional Chair John Henry provides update on medical leave

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 take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out to my office with well wishes and words of encouragement. This outpouring of support means a lot to me. 

While still taking the necessary time to recover and focus on my health, I am pleased to share that I am now working from home (virtually). However, as I am...

Statement from the Region of Durham on Chair Henry’s brief medical leave

The following statement is being issued by the Region of Durham regarding the medical leave of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer: 

"Durham Regional Chair and CEO John Henry is taking a brief medical leave. 

During this time, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter will chair Regional Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, as per the guidelines within the Acting Regional Chair By-law #59-2022. Mayors from all of Durham’s local municipalities will continue to collaborate, promote and...

Encampments in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The rapid growth of homelessness in Durham Region is deeply concerning. The encampment on Regional property, on Achilles Road, in Ajax, represents a critical situation requiring urgent action.

The Region of Durham does not endorse encampments, but recent Ontario case law recognizes they are a reality when shelter space is unavailable. The Region is working urgently to open indoor space across the region. In Ajax, as of August, 200 people were on the By-Name List seeking supports...

Region of Durham launches “Together Against Hate Durham” to combat hate and foster inclusion

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is taking a proactive stance against hate with the launch of Together Against Hate Durham, a three-phase initiative aimed at building safer, more inclusive communities.

Supported by a grant from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s National Anti-Racism Fund, Together Against Hate Durham builds on the Region’s ongoing anti-hate efforts, which also include developing a community-based hate reporting tool and community healing guidelines.

The initiative has...