News Releases

Regional Chair and Pickering Mayor applaud new federal aviation study

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 and Kevin Ashe, Mayor of the City of Pickering:

“Last week, Transport Canada issued a request for proposal to study airport capacity needs in Southern Ontario, including the possible development of the federal lands in Pickering. In 1972, Transport Canada set aside 18,600 acres of land for future aviation use; now referred to as the...

Regional Chair recognizes Earth Day

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:

“April 22 is Earth Day—a time to celebrate our beautiful Earth and drive another year of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to protecting and enhancing Durham’s natural environments, as they play a critical role in our resilience to climate change.

Through the Durham Community Energy Plan and the Community Climate Adaptation Plan, the...

Blue-green algae found in water samples tested from Lake Scugog

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received test results of water samples from Lake Scugog, north of the Scugog Point area, indicating the presence of blue-green algae in the area. Water samples were collected by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on April 18.

As summer approaches and weather conditions vary, there may be more occurrences of blue-green algae throughout Lake Scugog and other bodies of surface water in Durham Region. While there is...

Regional Chair brings Eid al-Fitr 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:

“As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to Muslim communities in Durham Region, Canada and around the world, as they begin Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

I am truly inspired by the dedication and devotion displayed by the Muslim community during Ramadan. Durham strives to be a safe and...

COVID-19 vaccine spring boosters now available for high-risk groups

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents in specific high-risk populations to receive a COVID-19 booster dose this spring.

Due to decreasing immunity and the risk of severe illness from COVID-19, individuals in the following high-risk groups are recommended to get a spring COVID-19 booster dose if it has been at least six months, or 168 days, since their last COVID-19 vaccination or confirmed COVID-19 infection: adults 65 and older; residents of long-term care...