Whitby Shelter Funding Boosts Transitional Housing Expansion
Whitby shelter funding is receiving a major boost as more than $53 million has been committed to expand services at the emergency shelter located at 1635…
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Whitby Dundas Street East Transitional Housing Expansion Adds 104 Beds
Whitby Dundas Street East transitional housing will significantly expand after a $53-million funding announcement that will increase total bed capacity to 149 for people experiencing homelessness.…
Durham Region Warming Centres Offer Safe Refuge During Extreme Cold
With extreme cold weather alerts in effect, Durham Region warming centres are providing essential overnight shelter for residents experiencing homelessness across the region. While public facilities…
Durham Cabin Community for the Unhoused Proposed by 2026
A Durham cabin community for the unhoused could be built in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa or Clarington by the end of 2026, following strong support from…
Durham Winter Warming Centres Support Vulnerable Residents
Durham winter warming centres are providing critical support to residents experiencing homelessness as cold weather continues across the region, writes Durham Regional Chair John Henry. As…
Community Events Raise Over $200,000 for Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment
Community-led fundraising efforts raised more than $200,000 in 2025 to support the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment, highlighting strong local support for the once-in-a-generation expansion of the healthcare…
Province Funds New Primary Care Clinic Oshawa Teaching Facility
The Ontario government has announced funding for a new primary care clinic Oshawa, developed in partnership with Queen’s University and Lakeridge Health, as part of a…
New Windmill Farms and Heartee Partnership Signals Growth in Ontario Mushroom Industry
In a notable development for Durham Region’s agricultural sector, large scale mushroom producer Windmill Farms has partnered with boutique specialty grower Heartee, bringing together high volume…
Whitby Warns Residents to Avoid Contact With Dead or Sick Birds After Geese Found Near Marina
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy is urging residents to avoid touching any dead or sick birds after eight dead geese were discovered near Port Whitby Marina earlier…
Port Perry Man Still Searching for Living Kidney Donor as Family Urges Urgent Action
A Port Perry family is once again appealing to the public for help as 66-year-old Yvan Lebel continues his search for a living kidney donor, a…
