Durham Region News

Durham Region Health Department has received notification that a batch of adult mosquitoes collected in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This brings the total to 13 batches of mosquitoes that have tested positive for WNV in Durham Region so far this season; previous positive mosquito batches were found in Ajax and Oshawa in July.

Durham Region is advising residents of lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue East from Dover Street to Acadia Drive in the City of Oshawa until August 31 to safely rehabilitate the road. 

The Region of Durham is advising residents on lane restrictions on Wilson Road and Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa until September 30 to safely rehabilitate the road.

Community Micro-Grant Program opens across Durham Region

Applications are open from August 4 to 28 for Durham Region's Community Micro-Grant Program, supporting community-led projects that reduce youth violence, promote youth development, and strengthen community connections.

Durham Region is marking Emancipation Day by recognizing the contributions and legacy of Black communities and reaffirming its commitment to equity and inclusion. Residents are invited to the ‘Forward Together: Freedom, Culture, Community’ celebration on August 5 in Oshawa, featuring cultural performances, food, vendors and family-friendly activities.

Step aboard an augmented reality experience and discover Durham Region’s rich railway heritage. Railway Roots is a brand-new immersive self-guided journey from Durham Tourism that brings to life stories of the people and places who were connected by the rail network.

Durham Region services will be impacted on Monday, August 3 in observance of the Civic Holiday.  

Durham Region Health Department has received notification that a batch of adult mosquitoes collected in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the second mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season; the first was in Ajax earlier in July.

The Region of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Adelaide Avenue East from Blackthorn Street to Townline Road North in Oshawa until August 31 to safely rehabilitate and resurface the road.