News Releases

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:

“Last night (November 16), while responding to a collision on Wagg Road and Highway 47, three firefighters of the Uxbridge Fire Department sustained serious injuries when they were struck by an approaching vehicle. Our thoughts are with the injured firefighters, and we wish for a full and speedy recovery to everyone involved.

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:

“Each year, millions of Canadians wear the poppy close to their hearts as a symbol of remembrance, gratitude and hope for a peaceful future. It represents the lives lost, the wounds suffered—visible and invisible—and the enduring legacy of those who fought for our freedom.

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:

“Today (November 8) on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the courage, strength and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans who have served in times of war, conflict and peace.

For generations, Indigenous Peoples have answered the call to defend this land—from the First and Second World Wars to Korea, Afghanistan and.

Whitby, Ontario – Every great business starts with a spark. Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is where that spark ignites something extraordinary.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has confirmed the appointment of Nicole Pincombe to the position of Commissioner of Finance/Treasurer for The Regional Municipality of Durham, effective December 1, 2025.

“We are pleased to appoint Nicole Pincombe to this strategic senior position—a role responsible for financial management and overall fiscal accountability,” said Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham and Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) celebrated the official opening of the new Seaton Paramedic Response Station and Training Facility in Pickering. This new station will provide improved service and access to emergency services for residents of the north Ajax and Pickering communities in Durham Region.

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:

“I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out to my office with well wishes and words of encouragement. This outpouring of support means a lot to me.

Whitby, Ontario – The rapid growth of homelessness in Durham Region is deeply concerning. The encampment on Regional property, on Achilles Road, in Ajax, represents a critical situation requiring urgent action.

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is taking a proactive stance against hate with the launch of Together Against Hate Durham, a three-phase initiative aimed at building safer, more inclusive communities.

Supported by a grant from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s National Anti-Racism Fund, Together Against Hate Durham builds on the Region’s ongoing anti-hate efforts, which also include developing a community-based hate reporting tool and community healing guidelines.