Community News

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers strengthen our community

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers play an important role in the community. They ensure that standards are upheld and rules followed, which can often be accomplished by educating the community about our various by-laws. An Officer’s goal is to maintain consistent standards for everyone and to improve safety in the neighbourhoods where we all live, work and play. Our Officers follow the Municipal Law Enforcement Policy to ensure that the process is transparent, consistent, fair, and unbiased.

Durham Region launches powerful new flood resource for residents

Whitby, Ontario – Residents in the Region of Durham now have access to a new website with information and resources about flood risk and resilience in their community. Created in partnership with local municipalities, conservation authorities, and the Climate Risk Institute, Flood Ready Durham is part of a larger multi-stakeholder project to raise awareness about flooding and the climate-related impacts across the Region.

The website includes information about the main types of flooding observed in...

Emergency preparedness made easier with the new At The Ready guide

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s new At The Ready guide is an essential piece in your emergency preparedness toolkit. This year, as a part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to 13), the Region is launching its completely reimagined At The Ready guide–a no-fuss approach to emergency preparedness.

Preparing for emergencies doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This newly designed guide has been condensed down to the most important things you can do to make your family ready for an...

Be Prepared. Know Your Risks: Emergency Preparedness Week – May 7 to 13

Whitby, Ontario – This year, Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 7 to 13, and the Region of Durham has exciting things planned, including:

• Launching Durham’s completely re-imagined At the Ready guide. A no-fuss approach to emergency preparedness.
• Introducing a brand-new Flood Ready Durham website containing valuable information on flooding, what you can do to reduce the risks, and what the Region is doing to help.

Additionally, this year’s general theme is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” and...

Special Meeting of Durham Regional Council planned for final draft Regional Official Plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the recommended final draft Regional Official Plan (ROP) and scheduled a special meeting of Durham Regional Council to consider adoption of the recommended ROP. The new ROP is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of Durham’s existing ROP. Materials to be considered at this special meeting, including the recommended final draft ROP, are available today at durham...