News Releases

Region of Durham celebrates National Housing Day

Whitby, Ontario – Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is essential for healthy communities, and strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. In honour of National Housing Day, The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes leaders in the housing industry—those whose contributions support access to affordable housing.

Dr. Hugh Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services presented the 2018 Award of Recognition for Affordable Housing to Tim Neeb, President of Mahogany Management, which developed Ritson Residence,...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste collections ending

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is ending and will resume in the spring of 2019.

The last curbside collections for leaf and yard waste in the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge will take place the week of December 3.

Leaf and yard waste collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of those individual...

Be prepared for emergencies this winter

Whitby, Ontario – Are you prepared for winter snow and ice storms, long periods of cold temperatures, and other possible emergencies this season?

The Region of Durham and your local area municipalities have emergency plans in place. However, your own planning is also important.

“Winter weather can be severe and unpredictable,” said Warren Leonard, Director of Emergency Management. “Now is the time to make sure you have an emergency plan and emergency kits for yourself and your family.”

The Durham Emergency...

Durham Region reflects on Amazon HQ2 experience

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region remains the right choice for a bright future. While Amazon has announced that the Toronto Global Amazon HQ2 bid was not successful in the competition, The Regional Municipality of Durham is thankful to have had the opportunity to work closely with area municipalities, the regional economic development organization, Toronto Global, and neighbouring communities in the GTA to identify sites and put together a strong bid submission.

“Thank you to everyone who helped show...

Region of Durham reminds everyone to be safe on the road as daylight saving time ends

Whitby, Ontario – When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 4, darker commuting hours will affect visibility on roadways. That’s why The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department – Traffic Operations Division is reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be vigilant and safe on the road as darkness comes earlier.

“At this time of year, the hours in which many of us are getting to and from school and work are getting darker,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works for the Region...