Public Service Announcements

Mark your calendars: Durham Region to host virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to join the conversation on March 18 for Make the Connection: Intention, Impact and Transformation—the Region’s upcoming virtual Anti-Black Racism town hall.

Regional Chair and CEO John Henry and Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair will join the town hall discussion with panelist and Durham Region’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Allison Hector-Alexander. The town hall will include moderated panel discussions...

Durham Environmental Advisory Committee invites nominations to honour environmental achievements

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards, celebrating environmental excellence in 2019 and 2020.

Nomination forms are currently available at durham.ca/DEAC, or by contacting deac@durham.ca.

When: The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2021.

Why: The awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural...

Durham Works Blog provides up-to-date news about public works in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is encouraging residents to become a subscriber to Durham Works online at durham.ca/DurhamWorks to stay up-to-date on all the latest Durham Region Works Department’s projects and initiatives.

In past years, the Durham Works newsletter was delivered twice a year in print form to households across Durham Region. Residents no longer have to wait until spring or fall to learn about the projects undertaken by Durham Region’s Works Department. New...

Residents and stakeholders invited to provide input on Proposed Policy Directions

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham has released Proposed Policy Directions for public review and an online survey. The feedback received on these Directions will help form the basis for draft policies in a new Regional Official Plan (ROP).

What: Based on the framework endorsed by Regional Council in November 2020, the Proposed Policy Directions are centred around seven strategic directions: a Prosperous Economy, Healthy Communities, Supportive Infrastructure, a...

Weight Restriction season on Regional roads begins February 26

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, would like to advise residents that the Region restricts the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms (i.e., five tonnes) per axle.

When: February 26 to April 30. The actual end date will be determined following periodic reviews of road and weather conditions towards the end of the weight restriction...