News Releases

Health Department providing immunization clinics for students who missed school-based vaccinations

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is announcing the start of catch-up immunization clinics for students in grades 7 to 12 who need immunizations that were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning April 4 and for a limited time, students can receive Hepatitis B, Meningitis, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunizations at community immunization clinics. Clinics will be open at the Oshawa Centre, 419 King St. W. and Pickering SmartCentres, 1899 Brock Rd., Unit C3 locations....

Durham Region wins Smart 50 Award for optimizing road maintenance using artificial intelligence

Whitby, Ontario – For the second year in a row, Durham Region was presented with a Smart 50 Award for Mobility. This year, the Region, in partnership with technology provider Visual Defence, has won the award for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize road maintenance.

The Region identified an opportunity to improve its road patrol program and pothole patching work program through partnering with the technology provider Visual Defence on the development and use of its AI solution. 

The...

Chair Henry’s statement on GO Transit co-fare agreement with Durham Region Transit (DRT)

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:

“Since its inception, the vision for Durham Region Transit has been clear: to provide seamless and convenient transit services that meets the needs of the community. It’s a vision based on collaboration—helping to realize economic and environmental benefits of transit, including social equality. That’s why Durham Region Transit has...

Registration now open for the Durham Accessibility Conference

Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with the Region of Durham, invites residents and business owners to explore how accessibility and inclusion can elevate communities and businesses.

When: Tuesday, May 31 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is now open.

Where: This is a virtual conference. Register online at Durham Accessibility Conference.

Who: This virtual conference will include keynote speaker Maayan Ziv, Founder of AccessNow, in addition to a panel discussion comprised of accessibility...

Statement by Chair Henry on Russia’s attack on Ukraine

The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:

“As these shocking events continue to unfold in Ukraine, our hearts break for the innocent victims who are impacted.

Ukrainian Canadians are an integral part of what makes this country, and Durham Region, a better place to call home. I stand in sorrow with Durham Region’s Ukrainian community and with the people of Ukraine.  

Our thoughts continue to be with those who have been unjustly...