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Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 to 9 – Prepared Together

Whitby, ON – While emergencies are rare, being prepared helps turn uncertainty into confidence. This Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9, 2026), the Region of Durham is reminding residents that a little planning can make a big difference. We are encouraging residents to take small, manageable steps now, so they are ready when it counts.

Throughout the week, the Region will be sharing practical tips and reminders to help households across Durham build resilience—whether it’s updating an...

Notice of Study Completion - SSPS to service the Port Perry Employment Area - MCEA

Notice of Study Completion - Sanitary Station Pumping Station (SSPS) to service the Port Perry Employment Area - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA)

The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to meet the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Port Perry Employment Area, by assessing the potential to service a portion of the Employment Area through existing infrastructure, identifying a preferred site for a new Employment...

Road closure on Zephyr Road in the Township of Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of a road closure on Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) to replace the Laurie Bridge, in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: May 4 to November 30, 2026.

Where: Road closure will be in place from Concession Road 5 to Concession Road 6, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To safely replace the Laurie Bridge, install a new guide rail system, new pavement markings and complete landscaping.

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

Count your business in: The annual Business Count returns this spring

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is gathering employment statistics to inform how to support building a stronger local economy – one business at a time. From May to August, the Region’s Business Count team will be visiting businesses across the region. Surveyors, wearing navy blue Durham Region shirts and official photo ID cards, will conduct brief surveys to collect information about business operations, including employment, growth plans, and floor space. Your participation helps...

Applications are open for the Community Safety and Well-Being Fund

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Community Safety and Well-Being Secretariat is accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund Grant program. This grant program supports not-for-profit organizations and community groups who are leading violence prevention initiatives in communities throughout Durham. 

When:  

• Submissions for Stream One, Direct Intervention Fund, will be accepted from April 27 to May 22, 2026.  

• Submissions for Stream Two, Community Strengthening Fund, will...