DRT heading into first phase of ridership recovery plan
Durham Region Transit (DRT) is preparing to roll out the first phase of its Ridership Recovery Framework. Phase A will launch of Monday, Aug. 24 and will introduce a new [...]
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Region broaches anti-black racism at town hall
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express About 7,000 viewers tuned in to watch a town hall on anti-black racism hosted by Regional Chair John Henry. The event saw panellists and [...]
U-Pass agreement suspended for fall
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter College and university students who take transit to school will have to pay their own way this semester as the U-Pass [...]
Region’s first positive West Nile Virus case reported in Oshawa
The Durham Region Health Department has reported its first positive case of West Nile Virus (WNV). According to the health department, the positive batch of adult mosquitoes [...]
Durham invests in solutions to build climate resilience
Since declaring a climate emergency on Jan. 29, Durham Region has taken important steps to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient community. [...]
DRPS update policies to ensure safe, positive and inclusive workplace
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) is making some changes to its Treatment of Members policy. The board voted in favour [...]
Region considering non-police-led crisis response
By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express With all eyes on police right now, regional council is looking to take pressure off the police force by looking into a non-police-led crisis [...]
Anti-black racism town hall a chance to learn
Regional Chair John Henry is hosting a town hall in hopes of finding a solution to systemic racism. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express Regional Chair John Henry says he is [...]
Durham Region hosting anti-Black racism town hall
Residents have been invited to take part in the region’s upcoming virtual anti-Black racism town hall. Durham Regional Chair John Henry has invited Durham Regional Police [...]
Region enters Stage 3 Friday
The province has announced more region’s will be moving into Stage 3 this Friday – including Durham. This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer [...]