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A DRT bus parked on a street in front of a modern building with large windows. Streetlights and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.

DRT’s Route to Wow: A Year of momentum, milestones and community impact

In 2025, Durham Region Transit (DRT) was on the Route to Wow—delivering a year defined by growth, innovation and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities we serve.

An icon for a group of people standing together with a speech bubble icon above their heads. Text says "Community-Based Hate Reporting Program."

Stronger together: Durham launches new program to combat hate

Over the past year, hate-motivated activity in our region has increased. Durham Region’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division in partnership with Victim Services of Durham Region proudly launched the Community-Based Hate Reporting Program.

Dancers from Elite Dance Initiative for Youth (EDIFY) share their culture and artistic expression on stage during the Region of Durham’s 2026 Black History Month celebration.

Honouring legacy and celebrating youth this Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the contributions that Black Canadians have made to our country. Here in Durham Region, that celebration took shape at the annual Together We Rise Durham Black History Month event.

Answering the call: RDPS welcomes new paramedics

Joining Region of Durham Paramedic Services means more than starting a job—it means answering a call to serve. On January 30, RDPS proudly welcomed 16 new paramedics—marking the milestone of the start of their careers in emergency services.

Front exterior view of 1635 Dundas Street East

Whitby shelter to expand into supportive, transitional housing

The shelter at 1635 Dundas Street East is expanding into supportive, transitional housing. With new funding, the site will offer 104 beds and services that help people move from homelessness to permanent housing.

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Winter’s snow match for Durham Region’s road maintenance crews

For many people, a weather forecast of snow may have them wishing for hibernation and mentally preparing for the joys of shoveling. For our Durham Region Works Department crews though, these forecasts are a call to action.

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