Durham Region survey open May 4–18 on Bill 100 and how the regional chair is selected

Durham Region has opened a public survey from May 4 to May 18 to collect residents’ views on Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, proposed Ontario legislation that would change how the Durham Regional Chair is selected. The survey is part of Durham Regional Council’s response to

Durham Region accepting applications for 2026 Sustainable Food Security Fund, with up to $50,000 per project

The Region of Durham is accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for its 2026 Sustainable Food Security Fund, with funding up to a maximum of $50,000 per approved application. Applications open May 4 and close May 27 at noon. In Durham Region, one in four households is experiencing food

Daytime lane restrictions planned for Regional Road 3 in Clarington from May 4 to June 30, 2027

Durham Region says it will put daytime lane restrictions on Regional Road 3 in the Municipality of Clarington from May 4 to June 30, 2027, running from east of Townline Road (Regional Road 55) to west of Enfield Road (Regional Road 34). One lane of traffic will remain open. The

Durham health department says animal bites, scratches involving humans must be reported

Durham Region Health Department is reminding residents and frontline professionals that all animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the health department, as part of a Rabies Awareness Month notice dated May 1. The department says rabies can be transmitted through the bite, scratch or saliva of

Durham Region activates protected left-turn signal at Highway 2 and Courtice Road

Durham Region has installed a new protected left-turn signal for eastbound drivers at the intersection of Regional Highway 2 and Courtice Road in Courtice. The region says the signal was installed April 30 and is now operating. The change affects motorists turning left from Regional Highway 2 eastbound onto Courtice

Durham chair John Henry marks Asian Heritage Month in May 1 statement

Durham Region Chair and CEO John Henry issued a statement May 1 in Whitby marking Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage Month is observed in May. Henry’s statement did not list any specific events or activities planned in Durham Region. In the statement, Henry described the month as a time

Durham Region opens 60-day review of sewage servicing plan for Port Perry Employment Area

Durham Region has opened a 60-day public review of a Public File Report (PFR) on sanitary sewage servicing for the Port Perry Employment Area in the Township of Scugog, following a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. The review period runs from April 30 to June 29, 2026. The PFR describes

Durham Region outlines emergency-preparedness tips planned for May 3–9 awareness week

Durham Region says it will share emergency-preparedness tips during Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs May 3–9, 2026. The region’s information is aimed at households across Durham, including people who live or work near a nuclear generating station, who are directed to the zoned Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Guides. According

Durham posts sewage servicing environmental assessment for Port Perry Employment Area, with review open until June 29

The Regional Municipality of Durham says it has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for sanitary sewage servicing to support the Port Perry Employment Area in Scugog, and has posted the study’s Project File Report for a 60-day public review running from April 30 to June 29, 2026. For

Zephyr Road in Uxbridge to close May 4–Nov. 30, 2026 for Laurie Bridge replacement

Zephyr Road (Regional Road 13) will be closed between Concession Road 5 and Concession Road 6 in the Township of Uxbridge from May 4 to Nov. 30, 2026, for the Laurie Bridge replacement project, according to a notice from Durham Region. The closure will keep traffic out of the work

Durham Region reminds drivers that work-zone speed limits are reduced and fines can double

Durham Region said in a notice posted April 27 that speed limits are reduced in construction zones on Regional roads and that fines are doubled when workers are present. The reminder comes as the Region says the number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up, which can mean

Durham Region to conduct 2026 Business Count from May through August

Durham Region will conduct its 2026 Business Count from May through August 2026, with staff visiting brick-and-mortar businesses across the region in person to collect information about business operations, including employment, growth plans and floor space. The Region says the information is used to compile employment statistics, help plan regional