News Releases

Health Department launches online toolkit to provide information on safe reopening of services

Whitby, Ontario - As businesses and services begin to reopen in Durham Region, every precaution should be taken to ensure the health and safety of the community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Durham Region Health Department is launching a new online resource to provide businesses and the community with information on the various stages of reopening of services as announced by the provincial government.

The Community Reopening Toolkit is an online resource available at durham.ca/reopeningtoolkit....

Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Durham.

Yesterday, Council gave approval to continue negotiation of a joint venture/co-ownership agreement with Epcor Utilities Inc. for the development of the Region’s Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and AD facility.

The Mixed Waste Pre-sort AD facility with an Energy from Waste plant, will be a first-of-its-kind fully integrated waste management initiative...

Heat warning issued for Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin monitoring temperature conditions as part of the Durham Region Heat Warning Information System for the 2020 summer season. The Health Department monitors information issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide updates to area residents.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region area for conditions expected to begin May 25. A heat warning occurs when the forecast conditions include...

Rediscover the downtowns of Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario–The Region of Durham, in collaboration with local business improvement areas (BIAs), have launched a new online platform—Downtowns of Durham—to support the region’s vibrant downtown-area businesses.

Downtowns of Durham will offer residents and visitors a chance to explore the region’s many “main street” shops, restaurants, and services virtually, as they recover. From historic storefronts to family owned restaurants, each of Durham’s 13 distinct downtown areas are home to a diverse...

Durham Region celebrates the essential services of public works during National Public Works Week

Whitby, Ontario – From May 17 to 23, Durham Region will be celebrating National Public Works Week by recognizing the essential services of public works and the Region’s Works Department.

This year, Durham Region will be encouraging residents to learn more about the role that public works plays in their day-to-day lives through virtual tours of Regional facilities and videos of public works staff in action by visiting durham.ca/NPWW.

The community is also invited to take part in sharing their appreciation...