Posts by Region of Durham

Durham Region Health Department is reporting that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued the first heat warning of 2026 for north and south Durham Region. A multi-day orange level heat event is expected and anticipated to continue until Friday, and possibly into Saturday. The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, with maximum temperatures of 34 to 36 degrees Celsius.

A yellow level heat warning is issued when weather conditions are short-term and may cause health impacts. Escalation to an orange level heat warning occurs when high temperatures and humidity are likely to cause significant health impacts or if the heat event lasts several days.

A video message from your Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle

This project invites students to explore how Durham Region, local municipalities, neighbouring jurisdictions and provincial partners could collaborate more effectively. Students will examine how shared information systems, aligned processes, and formal agreements (such as MOUs) could improve service delivery in areas like court services, fine collection, tax roll information, and resident-facing workflows. Students may also design and analyze resident polling to understand public expectations for more integrated, “one‑stop” government services. 

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with participating Durham Region municipalities, is excited to celebrate all month long. Participating municipalities in Durham Region will offer a passport adventure initiative throughout the month where residents can enjoy a variety of free recreation programs such as public swims, Free Fitness Fridays, as well as exciting new activities. 

World No Tobacco Day is May 31, and Durham Region Health Department is supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) message revealing how tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. These industries continue to target young people through flavoured products, social media and other marketing tactics that contribute to increased use and addiction. 

A video message from your Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle

May is Rabies Awareness Month, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding educators, health care providers, veterinarians, police services and all residents to report any animal bites or scratches involving humans to the Health Department.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of a road closure on Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) to replace the Laurie Bridge, in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: May 4 to November 30, 2026.

Together, with the LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) planting programs, we are improving our communities, one tree at a time.

Making neighbourhoods healthier

Since 2020, Durham’s partnership with LEAF has supported healthier, greener local communities by making tree planting more accessible for residents and property owners.

Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites

Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites which can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.