Press Releases

We want your input! Use of Accessible Taxi Survey

Municipalities, across Durham Region, have received input about a shortage of accessible taxis. This situation can make it difficult for some people to travel around the region.

The Region of Durham is committed to ensuring accessible services and programs to all residents and visitors to our region. All Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses are low floor with a front ramp to support customers using mobility devices, as well as other accessibility features required by the Accessibility for...

Employment Services launches website to help job seekers and employers in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – A new website is available to support job seekers and employers across Durham region. The website, durham.ca/EmploymentServices, provides helpful resources, labour market information and more.

While in-person support is available through local Employment Services Providers, the durham.ca/EmploymentServices site can be accessed any time, from anywhere. The content on the website is specific to Durham Region communities.

The Employment Services website was launched by the Durham...

Uxbridge Residents Encouraged to Take the Uxbridge Community Survey

The Township of Uxbridge, in partnership with Durham Region, has created a community survey to gather opinions related to social services provided in Uxbridge. The survey is open to all residents and seeks to identify priority social services needs in the Township. 

“Social services play an important role in the support offered to Uxbridge Township by the Region. This survey aims to assess how aware residents are of the local and centralized services available to them.” Says Bruce Garrod,...

Township to Issue a Request for Proposal for Potential Rail Operators

In June of 2024, the Township of Uxbridge issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to ascertain interest by train operators in operating a tourism heritage rail operation in Uxbridge. Given the sufficient interest received by the RFEI application deadline, coupled with added feedback from rail operators, the Township will now issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to fully assess and evaluate potential rail operators.  

While RFPs are being accepted and evaluated, the Township plans to make...

Region of Durham recognizes the International Day of Peace

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:

“Tomorrow (September 21), the International Day of Peace will be recognized around the world. This call-to-action from the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect on, strengthen and commit to a culture of peace and inclusion—one that supports a just and equal society that is based on mutual respect, interconnectedness and...