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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Waste Management Facility holiday schedule changes
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2025 01:54 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.
When:
- Thursday, December 25 – Closed
- Friday, December 26 – Closed
- Saturday, December 27 – Closed
- Sunday, December 28 – Closed (Closed on Sundays)
- Monday, December 29 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
- Tuesday, December 30 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p...
Waste collection changes over the holiday season
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2025 11:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to inform residents in the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, and the townships of Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog of changes to curbside waste collection dates due to the holidays.
When: Waste collection scheduled for Thursday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue with Friday, December 26 collection being moved to Saturday, December 27. Collection will also be shifted...
Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Championships deliver $25,500 legacy boost for parasport
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2025 09:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The power of sport is how it can empower communities beyond the game. The Region of Durham is proud to share that this year’s Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Championships has delivered $25,500 in legacy funds for the Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Opportunities Fund. This fund expands parasport opportunities across the region and keeps the spirit of the championships going beyond the competition.
Held from May 23 to 25 at the Durham College and Ontario Tech...
Durham Region named 2025 Intelligent Community of the Year!
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2025 03:27 PM
Whitby, ON – Durham Region is celebrating a global achievement! We’ve been named 2025 Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a recognition of our innovation, workforce development and commitment to inclusion.
Across Durham, strong partnerships and bold ideas are shaping a brighter future—enhancing quality of life and fueling economic growth. This honour reflects the incredible collaboration of our community partners, including our eight local municipalities:...
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