Body worn camera project moving forward
(Photo courtesy DRPS) The next phase of the body worn camera (BWC) program is set to begin in Durham Region. Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) will be conducting a [...]
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Durham Region receives Smart21 Communities of the Year award
Durham Region has been recognized as one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for 2021, which Durham Region’s Sandra Austin, director of strategic initiatives, says is a [...]
Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s
Durham Region has maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), being one of only eight Canadian municipalities to have been awarded [...]
Register for Durham Region Works’ blog
Residents can subscribe to Durham Region Works’ online blog to stay up-to-date on the latest projects and initiatives in Durham. In past years, the Durham Works newsletter [...]
Durham Region Health issues Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa
Durham Region Health Department has issued an Extreme Cold Weather alert for Oshawa. The alert will be in effect from the evening of Thursday, March 4 until the morning of [...]
Vaccines coming for Durham residents 80 and older
Durham Regional Chair John Henry says he is “thrilled” to be starting the COVID-19 vaccination process for Durham’s senior residents. “Vaccinating our most vulnerable [...]
Council denies resident’s request for a street light
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter A local resident’s request for a street light to be installed in front of his house has been denied. City staff met with [...]
DDSB appoints new associate director of equitable education
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has officially appointed Jim Markovski to associate director of equitable education. “Jim has a strong track record of achievement [...]
Asymptomatic testing starts for Durham school communities
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter The first COVID-19 asymptomatic testing site for students, staff, and their families was held this past weekend with a [...]
Council says no to bars in convenience stores
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Oshawa City Council is fighting to ensure a bar doesn’t end up at 711 stores. Council is sending a letter of objection to [...]