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Region of Durham to establish Durham Reception Centre in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The federal government has provided funding for the Region of Durham to purchase a former hotel in Pickering. This space will be used to establish the Durham Reception Centre—a space providing temporary accommodation and support for asylum claimants arriving through the Durham Humanitarian Response Program (DHRP). 

Located at 533 Kingston Road, the purchase of this 2.84-acre site, and some of its future operating costs, were made possible with funding from the federal Interim...

Notice to property owners: Destroy any noxious weeds

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23 that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham are destroyed throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging costs against the landowner, as set out in the Weed Control Act.

The main purpose of the Weed Control ActR.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact...

May marks National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites

Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites which can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks are widespread across Durham Region, especially...

Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Accessibility Awards are now open.

Community members and businesses in Durham Region are invited to nominate an individual or business that has made significant contributions to improving accessibility in the region.

When: Nominations open April 20 through June 5.

Where: Information about eligibility and nomination criteria, along with the nomination form, is available on Your...

Kingston Road Bus Rapid Transit construction from Rotherglen Road to west of Harwood Avenue in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming construction for the second segment of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) along Kingston Road (Regional Highway 2) from Rotherglen Road to approximately 300 metres west of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax.

When: April 20, 2026 to July 2027. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. 

Where: Lane shifts and lane restrictions will be in place during off-peak times on Kingston Road from Rotherglen Road to...