Community News

Whitby, Ontario – In partnership with the Durham Community Collective (DCC), The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division is working to support the development of a Black community hub.

African, Caribbean, and Black community members, from across Durham Region, have shared countless stories about their experiences with anti-Black racism; and a lack of access to responsive and reflective community resources. This shared space will empower Black community members;...

Alex Marston visited Station 1 in Bowmanville today to meet the firefighters and paramedics who helped save his life. “I want to thank everyone. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them helping. I am so grateful,” said Alex.

On March 21, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services were dispatched to a home in Newcastle to assist a 17-year-old young man without a pulse and in cardiac arrest. Clarington Fire arrived and quickly took over from Alex’s dad performing CPR. Firefighters were able to get a pulse,...

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is pleased that the GO Lakeshore East extension to Bowmanville was included in the provincial budget and is moving ahead. It will bring a much-needed connection to the larger GO Transit network.

This expanded rail transit service will help to reduce congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), while connecting people to education and job opportunities.

The Region of Durham has worked closely with the City of Oshawa, Municipality of Clarington, Metrolinx...

Saturday, May 14, 2022
8 a.m. to noon (or while supplies last)

Clarington Operations Centre Depot 42
178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville

Residents may fill up to four (4) blue boxes with compost. Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will be available for sale (debit or e-transfer only). Damaged blue boxes and green bins may also be exchanged for new ones free of charge. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank.

Visit www.durham.ca/waste for more...

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting nominations for the position of Regional Chair.   

When: The Regional Clerk is receiving nominations for the Regional Chair position from now until August 19 at 2 p.m.

Where: New for 2022, in-person filing of nominations will be by appointment, to ensure sufficient staff resources are available to assist candidates at the time of filing. Please contact clerks@durham.ca to schedule an appointment. Nominations may also...