Durham Region News

Region of Durham honours National Housing Day with a commitment to affordable rental housing

Whitby, Ontario – In honour of National Housing Day on November 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to helping initiate the development of 1,000 new affordable rental housing units, as detailed in the Master Housing Strategy.

To achieve this goal, the Region is taking innovative approaches. This includes working with private and non-profit sector partners. In March 2022, Regional Council endorsed the new At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides capital grants and planning...

Durham Region honours Canada’s brave heroes this November

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:

“November is a time of remembrance. It is an opportunity to honour and show respect for our country’s Veterans, and those who have chosen to serve as regular and reserve service members. So many brave individuals have defended the freedoms and values we enjoy today, while others stand ready to serve.

Today (November 8), is National...

Eligible households are invited to attend Canada Learning Bond sign-up events

Whitby, Ontario – Eligible residents can receive money for their child’s post-secondary education through the Canada Learning Bond. This Government of Canada benefit will deposit up to $2,000 into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), helping households with a modest income grow their child’s education savings.

For help accessing the Canada Learning Bond, the Region of Durham welcomes eligible households to attend sign-up events. A $25 grocery gift card will be given to the first 40...

Area residents encouraged to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine

Help keep everyone healthy during respiratory viral illness season

Whitby, Ontario – Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves and others by getting their annual influenza (flu) vaccine and a dose of the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine.

The flu vaccine protects you from the influenza virus which causes a contagious respiratory viral illness, and the new XBB COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect against the new Omicron XBB...

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 6

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of November 6.

When: Fall battery collection occurs from November 6 to 10 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking...