News Releases

Regional Chair brings Diwali greetings

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

"On Sunday (November 12), people around the world of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain faiths, will begin celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. This cherished celebration symbolizes the spiritual triumph of light over darkness. It represents new beginnings and ideas in the spirit of hope and knowledge.

As a time of renewal and...

Durham Region honours Canada’s brave heroes this November

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“November is a time of remembrance. It is an opportunity to honour and show respect for our country’s Veterans, and those who have chosen to serve as regular and reserve service members. So many brave individuals have defended the freedoms and values we enjoy today, while others stand ready to serve.

Today (November 8), is National...

Local campaign educates about the use of naloxone to help reverse opioid overdose

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with the Durham Region Opioid Task Force, is promoting a local campaign entitled, “Help save a life. Reverse an overdose. Carry naloxone.” This campaign aims to help reduce the damaging effects of an opioid overdose on members of our community.

“Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose” said Lee Truong, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “Naloxone is a nasal spray that...

Area residents encouraged to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine

Help keep everyone healthy during respiratory viral illness season

Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza (flu) vaccine and a dose of the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine.

The flu vaccine protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory viral illness, and the new XBB COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect against the new Omicron XBB...