Press Releases

Regional Chair and Mayors affirm support of local businesses in response to Canadian export tariffs

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:

“On Saturday, February 1, the United States government announced it will impose a 25 per cent import tariff on most Canadian goods and a 10 per cent import tariff on energy beginning Tuesday, February 4. We are extremely disappointed with this decision. These...

Regional Chair statement honours Black History Month; Regional event to spotlight community leaders

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:

“Each February, we recognize Black History Month—a time to celebrate diversity, recognize the outstanding achievements of Black Canadians and honour the impact and presence of Black communities. It is also an opportunity to re-affirm our individual and collective responsibility to dismantle oppressive systemic barriers and address...

Mayor Dave and Council January 2025 e-Newsletter

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This first edition includes a look back at 2024 accomplishments, 2025 goals, messages from Council and updates from Township departments.

2024 Accomplishments:

2024 was a year of major milestones,...

Township Lifts Significant Weather Event Advisory, Jan. 30th, 2025

Improved weather conditions have aided Township Road maintenance crews as they work to clear roads, sidewalks and parking lots. As a result, the Township is lifting the advisory of a Significant Weather Event that was declared on January 27th.

Drivers and pedestrians are still urged to be cautious as there are localized accumulations of melt water and the potential for icy conditions. Please drive according to the road conditions. ​

Ontario Approves Long-term Care Bed Allocation for Uxbridge

UXBRIDGE —The long-term care beds at the Uxbridge Hospital Redevelopment Site have been approved. The long-term care home, which will be run by UniversalCare Canada, will have 192 modern long-term care beds. Long-term care home projects have been fast-tracked with support from the Ontario government’s increased construction funding subsidy. This is part of the government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.

“I am pleased to announce that our...