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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Region of Durham committed to fostering a community of inclusivity and respect
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 03:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Durham Region remains committed to fostering a community of inclusivity and respect. Racism is not tolerated in any form.
Language plays a role in creating safe spaces; building up those around us through respect and understanding.
I have communicated with Chief Moreira about the recent statements from the Police Chief and the Durham...
Weight restriction season on Regional roads begins March 9
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 09:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.
When: March 9 to April 30 (weather pending). The final day may be adjusted following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions at the end of weight restriction...
Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit project from Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in Ajax - Night Work
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 01:23 PM
What’s happening?
The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project on Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Harwood Avenue to Galea Drive in the Town of Ajax. As part of the work, nighttime construction activities are required for watermain construction and microtunnelling for the sanitary sewer installation.
What work is being done?
- Microtunnelling and excavation to install a sanitary sewer underneath...
Declaration of a Significant Weather Event
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:16 AM
The Region of Durham has developed a procedure when dealing with Significant Weather Events.
When Environment Canada warns us about severe weather that could be dangerous for people using our roads and on-road bike lanes, we can declare a Significant Weather Event. A Significant Weather Event means that regular maintenance operations may be impacted on Regional roadways and on-road bicycle lanes in the affected area. The Region will advise the public to avoid unnecessary travel and to use...
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