News Releases

Durham Region begins eliminating single use plastics at Regional Headquarters

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is taking steps to eliminate single use plastics at Regional Headquarters (HQ).

Bottled water (with the exception of carbonated water) will no longer be sold at Regional Headquarters. Visitors to HQ are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles that can be filled at one of two filling stations located on the first floor of Regional HQ – one of which is conveniently located in the cafeteria.

Take out containers from the deli area and...

Durham Regional Council approves permanent implementation of Primary Care Outreach Pilot initiative

Program provides supports and services for vulnerable populations

Whitby, Ontario - Members of Durham Regional Council have endorsed the adoption of the Primary Care Outreach Pilot initiative as a permanent program administered by Region of Durham Paramedic Services, following approval of the 2019 Regional Business Plans and Budgets on March 27. This pilot, a partnership between the Region’s Health and Social Services Departments, began operating on June 13, 2018 in the Oshawa area to provide outreach...

Durham Region Film Office hosts locations seminar for local property owners

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Office recently hosted the Film Durham: Locations Seminar to educate local home owners and business operators about listing and marketing their properties as potential filming locations. Topics covered included marketing locations, scouting and site visits, preparing for the production community and much more.

“Durham has a unique mix of landscapes and sites that attract producers. As a result, we’ve seen a growing demand for more filming in the region,” says...

Durham Region celebrates Canada Water Week

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is lighting our Regional Headquarters in blue all week to celebrate Canada Water Week (March 17 to 23) and World Water Day (March 22).

“Canada Water Week and World Water Day provide an important reminder on how fortunate we are to have a clean, secure and convenient supply of drinking water,” says John Presta, Director of Environmental Services. “Residents can help protect this valuable environmental resource for the coming generations...

Durham Regional Council appoints members to Strategic Plan Development Task Force

Whitby, Ontario – On Friday, Regional Council appointed four of its members to participate on the Region of Durham’s Strategic Plan Development Task Force. The formation of the task force is the first step in the strategic planning process. Regional Council appointed Councillors Tito-Dante Marimpietri (Oshawa), David Pickles (Pickering), Elizabeth Roy (Whitby) and Wilma Wotten (Scugog) to join the Chief Administrative Officer and one Department Head, who will act as employee representatives, as part...