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Guide better bicycle parking in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Cycling is affordable, healthy and fun, but when the ride is over, where do your wheels go? The Region of Durham is launching the Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project to find ways to make bike parking more convenient, secure and better designed at busy public places. We want your input from the start so that bike parking is part of the ride, not a reason to stay home.

What: The Bicycle Parking Guidelines Project will focus on public places like Durham Region’s Primary Cycling...

Imagining new public outdoor spaces surrounding the former Ritson School

Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join a virtual engagement session to learn more about the Ritson School Project, ask questions and explore ideas for the public outdoor space next to the school building.

The Ritson School Project will restore and reuse the historic school building to become a community hub. On vacant parts of the property, it will provide new affordable and market rental housing.

What: The Ritson School Project public outdoor space virtual community engagement session.

Durham Region Health Department advising of potential exposure to confirmed measles case

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is notifying the community of a potential measles exposure at a local area church. The case is from outside of Durham Region but visited this church while contagious.

The Health Department is currently working to identify known contacts who may have been exposed. There have been no cases of measles reported in Durham Region so far for 2025.

The Health Department advises anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the measles virus at the...

Invest Durham and Town of Ajax drive $10M manufacturing expansion at Triforest

Whitby, Ontario – In a move that strengthens economic growth in Durham Region, Invest Durham and the Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team secured a $10 million expansion at Triforest’s manufacturing plant in Ajax. Their collaborative efforts are a significant achievement in advanced manufacturing and job creation.

The milestone was marked at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Regional Chair and CEO, John Henry; Regional and local Councillors from Town of Ajax; and Triforest...

Remember: Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – Environment Days are just around the corner! The Region of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Hwy 2)

• Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (rear parking lot),...