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Statement by Regional Chair John Henry recognizing the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games organizers

“This past weekend (February 3 to 5), Durham Region hosted another successful Ontario Parasport Games. Community pride was front and centre as athletes competed to the roar of fans cheering loud and proud in the stands.

Our mission was to deliver the best Ontario Parasport Games yet and continue to grow opportunities and participation in accessible sport through legacy initiatives. It is through the commitment and tireless efforts of our Games Organizing Committee, community leaders, volunteers,...

Tobacco and vaping education and enforcement campaign aims to reduce sale of products to youth

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is launching a tobacco education and enforcement campaign to help local vendors better understand the important role they play in preventing youth access to tobacco and vapour products.

Restricting youth access to tobacco and vapour products is an integral part of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, and represents a comprehensive tobacco control program aimed at preventing children and youth from starting to use tobacco and vapour products. This...

Durham Region to host free event connecting local businesses with the film and television industry

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham) will be hosting a free event for the business community to learn how they can conduct business with the film and television industry in Durham Region—and beyond. The Region of Durham offers a wealth of unique filming locations and is quickly growing as a preferred destination for the film and television industry. This presents a great opportunity for local businesses to generate new relationships and revenue sources, and grow the...

Durham Region appoints members to Anti-Racism Taskforce

Whitby, Ontario – On February 1, 2023, Durham Regional Council approved the appointment of citizen members and community organization representatives to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce (Taskforce). The Region of Durham welcomes new appointees and returning members, who will build on the great work initiated by the inaugural Taskforce during the previous term. Priority projects identified by the Taskforce include developing and implementing strategies to address racism—structural,...

Lane restrictions on North Street in Newcastle

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on North Street (Regional Road 17) in the community of Newcastle in the Municipality of Clarington.

When: February 20 to May 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: North Street, from 50 metres north of the CPR Grade Separation to Monroe Street West in the community of Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: For road reconstruction work.

Note: The Region...