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Region of Durham explores potential use of former Ritson School property

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is exploring potential future uses for the former Ritson School property and welcomes residents to share ideas at upcoming engagement events.

The property, located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, is an opportunity to help meet the current and future needs of residents through community programming and by providing affordable and market-rent housing.

The site includes a former elementary school building that operated until 2012. The school...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples.

Test results for the week of June 26 indicate that 10 public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. 

 *As a reminder...

Statement from Regional Chair on Canada Day 2023

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 Saturday (July 1), people across the country will recognize Canada Day. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the rich diversity of this country, and to reflect on the past, present as well as the future we aspire for.

Durham Region continues to move forward with reconciliation to address the inequities that...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Day and night July 4 to October 6. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Taunton Road East, from 110 to 400 metres east of Wilson Road North in Oshawa.

Why: To safely construct a new intersection in support of new development. 

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be...

North Joint Chamber Address 2023

On June 15, 2023, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2023 Annual Regional Chair Address and Luncheon for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Brock Board of Trade.

Good morning everyone,

I’m thrilled to be here with all of you today - in person - to talk about the exciting things happening in Durham Region.

We are currently located on land, which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the Mississauga Peoples, and is the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas...