News Releases

Upcoming road closure from July 13 to October 7 on Zephyr Road, between Concession Road 3 and Concession Road 4, in the Township of Uxbridge for road reconstruction work.

The Region of Durham is the first municipality in Canada to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the global benchmark for information security management. This achievement reflects more than two and a half years of dedicated investment in cybersecurity, ensuring residents’ information is protected through secure, reliable systems that support essential services. It underscores Durham Region’s leadership and ongoing commitment to keeping sensitive information safe in an increasingly digital world. 

Road closure from July 6 to November 30 on Saintfield Road, from Old Simcoe Road to 150 metres east of the bridge, in the Township of Scugog to replace the bridge.

The Region of Durham is suspending the acceptance of tires at all of our Waste Management Facilities (WMFs) due to an overstock. The suspension on the acceptance of tires will be in place until current site stockpiles are reduced.

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.

The Region of Durham is inviting the public to share their questions or comments on the recommended design for the reconstruction and widening of Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16) from north of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to south of Conlin Road over the length of 1.75 kilometres in the City of Oshawa. 

An in-person PIC will be held for residents to review the presentation and provide feedback:

June 24, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Kedron United Church (1995 Ritson Road North) in Oshawa

Lane restrictions from July 6 to December 31, 2028 on Trulls Road, from 100 metres south of Bloor Street to Adelaide Avenue, in Courtice to safely construct a trunk sanitary sewer. Businesses will remain open. Multiple road closures will also be required throughout the duration of this project.

Upcoming lane restrictions from June 29 to July 13 on Regional Road 8 at Siloam Bridge, between Concession Road 2 and Concession Road 3, in Township of Uxbridge to safely complete road surface paving.

Regional Chair and CEO of The Regional Municipality of Durham, John Henry, recognizes the summer solstice as a time of renewal and connection, which in Canada also coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day—a celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis histories, cultures and communities. He reflects with gratitude on Indigenous stewardship and emphasizes the importance of listening, learning and working together to build strong, inclusive communities for generations to come.