This Week In Durham Stories

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.

When the temperature drops, most of us reach for a warm sweater, turn up the thermostat, add wood to the fireplace, or flick the switch on the kettle to boil water for a warm beverage. For more than 1,500 people across the region, these options don’t exist.

Construction of the new Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) line is progressing along Highway 2 in Ajax. This project is more than a transit upgrade—it is a transformation of how we move and connect.

Every February, communities across Canada come together to honour the incredible contributions of Black Canadians—and here in Durham Region, we’re proud to do the same. 

We’ve pedaled our way to an exciting achievement – earning the Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation from Share the Road Cycling Coalition. This was our very first application, and we’re proud to have earned this recognition!

Eight local violence against women organizations hosted the second annual Community Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).More than 400 people participated, taking a united stand against IPV and gender-based violence.

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