Posts by Region of Durham

Winter 2026

Students from Ontario Tech University have wrapped up another impactful partnership through CityStudio Durham and the Region of Durham’s Child Care & Early Year’s Division, aimed at strengthening developmental outcomes for children in Durham Region. Using insights from the Early Development Instrument (EDI), a tool that helps the region track children’s development and readiness for school, student teams collaborated with the early learning and childcare community to create a variety of evidence-based prototypes to support children’s early years.

Design and create a physical model that will be used to educate students (elementary/secondary) on how ground water is removed from an aquifer and the treatment process.

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and Durham Region Health Department, in partnership with participating Durham Region municipalities, is excited to celebrate all month long. Participating municipalities in Durham Region will offer a passport adventure initiative throughout the month where residents can enjoy a variety of free recreation programs such as public swims, Free Fitness Fridays, as well as exciting new activities. 

World No Tobacco Day is May 31, and Durham Region Health Department is supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) message revealing how tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. These industries continue to target young people through flavoured products, social media and other marketing tactics that contribute to increased use and addiction. 

A video message from your Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle

May is Rabies Awareness Month, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding educators, health care providers, veterinarians, police services and all residents to report any animal bites or scratches involving humans to the Health Department.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of a road closure on Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) to replace the Laurie Bridge, in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: May 4 to November 30, 2026.

Together, with the LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) planting programs, we are improving our communities, one tree at a time.

Making neighbourhoods healthier

Since 2020, Durham’s partnership with LEAF has supported healthier, greener local communities by making tree planting more accessible for residents and property owners.

Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites

Whitby, Ontario – As the weather warms up and outdoor activities increase, Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone to take precautions against tick bites which can lead to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which can be transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will begin its West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control program for the 2026 season between May 11 and June 8. This program includes surveillance for larval mosquito activity, administering larvicide in catch basins and surface water sites, and adult mosquito trapping to test for WNV throughout Durham Region.