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Statement from Chair Henry on discovery of 215 children’s remains at former residential school

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 behalf of the Region of Durham, I am overcome with sadness about the recent discovery of 215 children's remains at the former residential school on the land of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, British Columbia. We honour and grieve for the children who were taken and never made it home.

The unacceptable truth...

Health Department to begin rebooking second dose appointments for individuals 80+

Province fast-tracks second dose eligibility for this age group

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin rescheduling second dose appointments for individuals 80 and older on May 31 at 8 a.m. Existing scheduled appointments will be moved forward based on vaccine availability starting with dates around June 11. This change follows the provincial announcement on May 28 to accelerate second dose appointments for this eligibility group.

Due to current limited supply of Moderna...

Durham Regional Council endorses development of an Anti-Racism Task Force

Whitby, Ontario – On May 26, Durham Regional Council approved the terms of reference for the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force (DRART).

The recommendation for the DRART comes as part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities the Region serves.

The establishment of an Anti-Racism Task Force as a Committee of Council, with formalized structure similar to other advisory committees, will ensure...

Upcoming road closure on Finch Avenue in the City of Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure of Finch Avenue (Regional Road 37) in the City of Pickering.

When: May 31 until the end of July. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Road closure on Finch Avenue, from east of Altona Road to Rosebank Road, in Pickering.  

Why: To complete construction and installation of sanitary and storm sewers and watermain to support new development.

Note: Traffic detour...

Durham joins World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to creating accessible and inclusive communities where all residents—regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or ability—feel included, respected, and enjoy a high quality of life.

As part of this commitment, Durham Region is proud to announce our membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

As a member of this network, Durham Region is part of a global movement...