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CityStudio Durham: connecting Durham Region to build a better future

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham Regional Police Service, Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA have partnered to launch CityStudio Durham, an experiential education and civic engagement model that is developing tomorrow’s leaders by bringing municipal government to the classroom.  

Through CityStudio Durham, local post-secondary students will apply their skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to real-world community...

Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on rise in COVID-19 cases

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

“There has been a steady increase in COVID-19 cases over the past couple of weeks in Ontario. This is cause for concern, and something that should not be taken lightly as we head into the colder months and flu season.

Today, the provincial government announced that informal gathering limits will be reduced to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors throughout Ontario for...

Durham Region reports first human cases of West Nile virus illness this year

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness, the first human cases in the Region this year. Also, Public Health Ontario is reporting an additional probable human case for the Region with confirmation pending. To date, 24 human cases have been reported in Ontario, while 166 WNV positive groups of mosquitoes have been identified across the province.

“While the overall risk of becoming infected with WNV is low,...

Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on Rosh Hashanah

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 evening, the Jewish community will come together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The two days of Rosh Hashanah usher in the Ten Days of Repentance, also known as the Days of Awe, which culminate in the major fast day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

It is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection;...

We’ve got you covered: Durham Region Transit’s service resumption

Whitby Ontario – As part of Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) Ridership Recovery Framework to encourage and increase transit ridership, DRT is excited to introduce a new transit network designed to meet current and projected customer demand, from early morning to late night. Residents will have access to public transit no matter where they live, work or are travelling to within the region.

An innovative approach to transit service, the September 28 service plan delivers increased frequency and availability...