News Releases

Durham Is Our Home campaign celebrates newcomer residents and encourages diversity and inclusion

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the Region of Durham, with support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, is launching the Durham is Our Home awareness campaign. Durham is Our Home celebrates newcomer residents of Durham and encourages all residents and community members to be welcoming to newcomers to harness the collective success of the community.

As part of the campaign, a video was developed to celebrate the diversity of Durham Region and showcase the experiences of members of the...

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available through the Health Department

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received a limited supply of the Novavax Nuvaxovid (Novavax) COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax offers a new COVID-19 vaccine option for individuals who are not able to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or have been waiting for an alternative to the mRNA vaccines. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available at Durham Region COVID-19 community immunization clinics.

The two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is available for adults...

Chair Henry encourages residents to wear masks in shared indoor spaces

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:

“While there have been many signs of optimism and progress, the latest data suggests that we are in yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as cases begin to rise once more.

Although it is not mandated by the Provincial government, and while I respect your right to choose, I, along with the Durham Region Health Department, strongly...

Durham Region selected to host 2023 Ontario Parasport Games

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region will host the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, building on the success and legacy of hosting these Games in 2019, and continuing growth of our inclusive, accessible, and adaptive sport opportunities.

The 2023 Durham Region Ontario Parasport Games will attract approximately 550 participants and result in an anticipated local economic impact of between $500,000 and $1 million. There will be 11 sport competitions at eight venues, along with an opening ceremony, and two dinners...

Chair Henry applauds Regional Councillor Ted Smith on Royal Agricultural Winter Fair appointment

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

“It is my pleasure to offer congratulations to Regional Councillor Ted Smith on behalf of the Region of Durham, for his appointment to the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Board of Governors. Durham Regional Council unanimously appointed Councillor Smith as the Region’s representative for the 2022 season.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, also known as The Royal,...