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Blue Door selected as service operator for Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 04:27 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has selected Blue Door as the service operator for the Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing residence, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process. With experience launching, operating, and scaling four transitional supportive housing programs, Blue Door is a longstanding registered charity that offers more than 10 innovative and collaborative housing, employment and health programs aimed at addressing the root causes of...
Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 09:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services on September 29 and 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
When and Where: The following programs and/or services will be unavailable:
Friday, September 29
- All services at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby, including provincial courts; Ontario Works Office; and Children’s Services Fee Subsidy Program.
- All Family Services Durham locations.
- Ontario...
Durham Region and eight local area municipalities: strong partners who are working together
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following joint statement is being issued on behalf of the Durham Regional Chair and the Mayors from all eight local area municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge:
“Being a community leader means working to make positive impacts on people’s lives; overseeing high-quality programs and services that impact our cities and towns every single day. It’s about driving economic opportunities that enhance the quality of life we all...
Reminder to share the road with farm vehicles
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 09:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents that harvest season is coming soon. Drivers may experience temporary delays on rural roads due to slow moving farm machinery. Motorists are asked to be patient and cautious when sharing the road with these vehicles.
When: Harvest season starts in the fall and will continue until the ground is frozen.
Where: Rural roads in Durham Region, including Regional roads. For a full list of Regional roads, visit durham...
Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 08:30 AM
Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month
Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities now through September 28 or donate online
Whitby, Ontario, September 5, 2023 – The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.
Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region...