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A vibrant street scene in downtown Uxbridge with a Durham Region Transit bus stop sign attached to a pole adorned with lush red flowers and green foliage. In the background, an intersection features cars and a historic brick building. The sky is clear and sunny.

Toronto is set to take the world stage for the FIFA World Cup™ and getting there is part of the fun. With DRT and GO Transit, your trip can be seamless from start to finish.

A winning community, built together

What do Lady Gaga, the U.S. Open, Hollywood film sets and the prime minister of Poland have in common?

It may surprise you to know that it’s Durham Region.

An aerial view of equipment and workers on a road surrounded by trees.

Driving the future: How innovation is changing your daily ride

Our Works Department keeps everyday life running by managing waste, delivering safe drinking water, and running and maintaining sewer systems. But that’s only part of the story. Behind the scenes, we are shaping the future of how people move by planning, designing, building and maintaining Regional roads.

Getting ready to vote in the 2026 municipal election

Municipal elections are about more than ballots and bylaws – they’re about people shaping the future together. Registering to vote is a small action that makes a big difference. Your voice matters – especially in municipal elections.

Grow a greener Durham Region with LEAF

Durham residents can make their yards greener and more welcoming through LEAF’s various planting programs. As a non-profit organization, LEAF offers native trees and shrubs at discounted prices to help homeowners affordably create shade, privacy and space for local wildlife.

Your Durham gets a fresh look to make sharing your ideas even easier

Region of Durham is excited to share that Your Durham, our online community engagement site, has a refreshed look designed to make participating easier, clearer, and more accessible for residents.

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