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Regional Chair statement on the passing of Michael Ferdinand

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:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and its residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Michael Ferdinand, a security guard at Pickering Casino Resort, who was tragically killed in a shooting over the weekend.

In the early hours of Monday (October 9), Michael was on shift when an armed person arrived at...

Regional Chair statement in response to attacks in the Middle East

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:

“I am deeply distressed by the horrific attacks that took place in Israel over the weekend, leaving hundreds of civilians dead and thousands wounded.

While mounting tensions in the Middle East have long divided communities, I strongly condemn these horrific and fatal acts of violence. These attacks are reprehensible; a disregard for...

Catch the DRIFF at this year’s Durham Region International Film Festival

Whitby, Ontario – The following update is being issued on behalf of the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham). Film Durham has been advised that the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) events on October 19 have been moved to the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, due to a labour disruption involving the Town of Whitby. The following details have been updated to reflect this.

Film Durham is inviting the community to attend DRIFF this October.

Offering three days of thoughtfully curated...

Region of Durham reaffirms commitment to vulnerable residents on World Homeless Day

Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham reaffirms its commitment to supporting vulnerable residents, in recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10.

Homelessness is growing across Durham Region. According to data from the Region’s By-Name List, 359 individuals are experiencing homelessness as of August 2023, compared to 134 people in 2017.

There are many life circumstances that can bring someone to be in crisis, including family breakdown, abuse, job loss, addictions, or mental...

#GatherAtTheFarm in Durham Region this season

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Durham Tourism) has launched a new campaign in celebration of Durham Farm Fresh (DFF)'s 30th anniversary this October, encouraging residents and visitors to Gather at the Farm in Durham Region this season.

With the official start of fall last week, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, there are more reasons than ever to gather at the farm. From pumpkin patches and wagon rides to gathering farm-fresh ingredients...