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1635 Dundas Street East: Meeting immediate and long-term needs of Durham residents without a home

Whitby, Ontario – Shelter is essential to a person’s overall well-being.

Since opening in March 2024, the low barrier shelter at 1635 Dundas Street East in Whitby has provided a safe and supportive environment to over 160 unique people. It’s been a crucial part of the journey, helping 20 people move into various housing types, participate in more intensive recovery and in some cases, reunite with family.

Operated by Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC), patrons have access to a wide range of...

“Connected Communities. Connected to you.” Durham Region releases its 2025 to 2035 Strategic Plan

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:

“This year, we introduce Durham Region’s 2025 Strategic Plan. This important document will act as a compass to guide the Region’s work for the next 10 years.

The Strategic Plan is ambitious. It considers the stories, priorities and voices heard throughout the year-long consultation process that shaped it. Five strategic directions...

Durham Region celebrates Lunar New Year; welcomes the Year of the Snake

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:

“I would like to extend warm wishes of health, joy and good fortune to Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other East and Southeast Asian families in Durham Region, and around the world, celebrating Lunar New Year.

On this festive occasion, we celebrate our community’s rich cultural diversity, shared traditions and the people who make...

KI tablets available for all area residents and businesses located near nuclear generating stations

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is reminding all residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering or Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have a supply of potassium iodide (KI) tablets. These tablets are crucial in reducing the risk of thyroid cancer in the unlikely event of a radioactive iodine release.

KI is a salt of stable iodine that helps protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. By taking KI tablets, residents can effectively block the...

Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week January 19 to 25

Whitby, Ontario – January 19 to 25 is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) and is a reminder from Durham Region Health Department that it's never too late to quit smoking.

For over 40 years, NNSW has raised awareness for Canadians about the dangers of tobacco use and the importance of supporting each other in the journey to quit smoking. Research has shown that tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 16,000 lives lost to tobacco in Ontario each year and...