News Releases

Celebrate 10 years of Culture Days in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Tourism invites residents and visitors to experience the 10th anniversary of Culture Days ̶ an interactive, free celebration of local arts and culture, taking place September 27 to 29.

This three-day national celebration invites the public to explore, participate and share in vibrant arts and culture events in hundreds of communities across the country. More than 50 free and interactive events are happening throughout Durham Region. Visit CultureDays.ca/on for a full lineup...

Health Department reports season’s first positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in north Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on Sept. 6. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

 “With positive test result, it’s important for area residents to take precautions...

Region of Durham to host 46th annual auction

Whitby, Ontario – Local residents and business owners who are looking for office materials, maintenance supplies, mechanical equipment, and vehicles are invited to visit the Durham Region annual auction.

When: Auction items can be previewed on Friday, September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 28, the gates will open at 8 a.m., with the auction beginning at 9:30 a.m.   

Where: Durham Region Works Depot, located at 825 Conlin Road in Whitby. The depot is on the east side of the intersection...

Durham Region welcomes students back to school; reminds drivers to slow down in school zones

Whitby, Ontario – As Durham Region students gear up to go back to school next week, the Region of Durham is reminding road users to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

“Road safety is a two-way street: drivers need to slow down, stay focussed, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for the Region of Durham. “With more...

Health Department encourages residents to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day by attending Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness

Whitby, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2019 – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Youth Suicide Prevention Action Group (YSPAG), is inviting residents to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 and participate in Distress Centre Durham’s 15th Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness on Sept. 7.

 The five-kilometre walk, organized by Distress Centre Durham and supported by the Durham Region YSPAG and the Health Department, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept....