News Releases

Can you imagine a day without water?

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is taking part in the US Water Alliance worldwide day of education and advocacy to recognize the true value of water and the need for innovative solutions to help solve water-related challenges in communities worldwide.

In recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water, the Region is holding a drawing challenge for Durham residents 18 years of age and under. Draw or paint a picture of what water means to you and your family. Your creation may be...

Statement on Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“On October 1, Durham staff identified a security breach affecting a limited component of the digital systems at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant. The affected system was isolated and operations at Duffin Creek are currently running in auto or manual mode. There has been no impact to any other component of the network at Duffin Creek or elsewhere in Durham’s network. There has...

Growing the local music scene with Durham Music Industry Forum—Make your voice heard.

Whitby, Ontario – Invest Durham in collaboration with the Biltmore Theatre, St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture and The Second Wedge Brewery Co., is hosting an event series—a forum to generate and crowd-source great ideas for creating future programs, projects, and initiatives that are tailored to the unique needs of Durham’s music industry, to support and enable its growth, and create great local jobs through building the arts community.

Durham’s music industry has a strong...

Stories of Resilience video series aims to reduce stigma on World Homeless Day

Whitby, Ontario – Anyone can become homeless.

For Camilla, it was illness that led her to homelessness. For Jennifer and Michael, it was feeling unsafe in their housing situation that led them to leave. For Tiffany, it was escaping domestic violence. And for Jamie, it was by choice due to many complex factors.

In recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10, the Region of Durham is releasing “Stories of Resilience,” a video series about local homelessness. The series includes interviews with...

Durham Region: engaging in local climate action

Whitby, Ontario – On October 19, the Durham Climate Roundtable Fall Forum will bring together leaders, innovators, community members and their families, to discuss and take action around climate challenges. Hosted by the Region of Durham and the Brilliant Energy Institute at Ontario Tech University, this year’s event will explore pathways to a more sustainable future.

This family-friendly day is packed with activities that highlight climate challenges and initiatives specific to Durham. Take part...