News Releases

Helping our most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic

Whitby, Ontario –Over the past few months, the Region of Durham has been working with the Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness (DACH), other levels of government and community partners to ensure our unsheltered residents have the support they need during this unprecedented time of community crisis.

The Region continues to be committed to finding permanent housing for all residents in Durham and ending homelessness in the community.

The Region has identified efforts that have been instrumental...

Durham Region announces winners of the Waste App Contest

Whitby, Ontario – From June 8 to 28, more than 7,000 residents entered the special Durham Region Waste App Contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of their choosing. The contest encouraged residents to enter by downloading either the Durham Region Waste app or the Whitby Waste Buddy app, which resulted in more than 1,500 new downloads for each app.

Thank you to all Durham residents who participated in the contest. A special congratulations to the winners who...

Durham residents encouraged to plant trees to combat climate change

Whitby, Ontario – Property owners are invited to put down roots, thanks to a partnership between a local not-for-profit organization and participating Durham municipalities, who will provide support to restore and improve properties by planting native trees and shrubs.

Starting today, residential, multi-unit, or commercial property owners—located in the City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Town of Whitby and Township of Scugog— can apply to the subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program offered...

Donation bins at Durham’s Waste Management Facilities have now reopened

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that donation bins, operated and collected in partnership with Diabetes Canada and Salvation Army, have now reopened for donations at our Waste Management Facilities (WMF).

When: Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Regional WMFs in Oshawa and Port Perry. Donation bins are located after the weigh scales.

Note: Donation bins were removed at our WMFs due...

Regional Chair Henry thanks Chief Martin for his dedicated service

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:

“Today, Paul Martin, Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, announced his retirement after many years with the force.

On behalf of Durham Regional Council, I would like to thank Chief Martin for his service. I have appreciated his strong leadership and professionalism; leading a team of officers who work hard to keep our...