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Update on Regional Governance Structure

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, the Province made a fundamental change to how Regions are governed in Ontario. Moving forward, Regional Chairs will be appointed by the Province, not elected by the residents of Durham Region as they voted for in the 2010 referendum.

I am disappointed by this decision. Serving as Durham’s elected Regional Chair has been a...

Regional service impacts in observance of Easter holidays

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of Easter holidays.

When and Where: The following programs and/or services will be impacted due to Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6):

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, the Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• Directly Operated Child Care Centres will be...

Blackstock residents asked to conserve water

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in the Hamlet of Blackstock in the Township of Scugog.

When: March 27 to April 27. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Blackstock, in the Township of Scugog.

Why: Ongoing upgrades and construction at the Blackstock municipal well site. The water conservation measures are necessary to...

Region of Durham launches new DEI Strategy and Community and Inclusion Plan

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

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...