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Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Championships deliver $25,500 legacy boost for parasport

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!

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:...

Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizing outstanding accessibility champions

Whitby, ON – In late September, the Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted its 21st annual Accessibility Awards to recognize dedicated individuals and organizations committed to strengthening accessibility and inclusion in our communities.

Each year, local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees nominate individuals, businesses, and organizations for their efforts to identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people living with disabilities. These accessibility champions are...

Creating spaces where everyone belongs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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:

“True inclusion happens when accessibility is a guiding principle in everything we do. It means making sure that every person—regardless of ability—has the opportunity to participate fully in social, economic and cultural life.

It begins by acknowledging the persistent and significant barriers that people with disabilities continue...

Building a better future in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – To have a thriving community, access to affordable housing is a must. In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, the Region of Durham is spotlighting the work being done to develop more housing that’s affordable, accessible and appropriate in our communities.

The Region is redeveloping some of the Durham Housing properties to increase the number of units and create modern, mixed-income communities. These properties, which are owned and operated by the Region of...