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Celebrate Pride with Youth Pride Durham

Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham is back on Saturday, June 13. Everyone is invited to take part in this free friendly and inclusive event for 2SLGBTQI+ children, youth, families, and allies, as we honour diversity, strengthen connections, and highlight the supports available across Durham Region.

The Resource Village

The event’s Resource Village will feature local organizations and agencies sharing information about programs and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, ask...

Learn about the vision for the Malaga Road redevelopment

Housing Durham is hosting a drop-in open house to share updates about the community housing redevelopment on Malaga Road in Oshawa.

This is your opportunity to learn about the proposed plans, ask questions and find out how the project is progressing.

Whether you're a resident, business owner or just curious, we invite you to learn more about the future of Malaga Road in Oshawa.

Date: Wednesday, May 27

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: South Oshawa Community Centre (1455 Cedar Street, Oshawa)

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Upcoming lane restrictions on Island Road in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Island Road (Regional Road 7) in the Township of Scugog. 

When: May 19 to June 2026. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Island Road from Fralicks Beach Road to Hood Drive in Scugog.   

Why: To safely rehabilitate the road.   

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road North in Brooklin

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Thickson Road North (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby’s Village of Brooklin. 

When: Ongoing until July 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Thickson Road North, from Carnwith Drive East to Baldwin Street North, in Brooklin.   

Why: To safely install a watermain in support of new development.  

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and...

Province passes Bill 100; Region of Durham affirms the importance of elected leadership

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:

“Strong and resilient communities are built on trust, accountability and the belief that the people who live there should have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.

On May 7, the provincial government passed Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which changes how the Regional Chair is selected—from being elected...