{ "city": "Durham Region", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-durhamregion/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Region reviews 2025 annual building activity", "summary": "This Council Information Package provides reports and correspondence for review. The primary internal item is a building activity review, while other items consist of resolutions passed by various Ontario municipalities.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=85d50aca-495b-4147-93ec-b5931923805c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=85d50aca-495b-4147-93ec-b5931923805c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Council reviews health and economic reports in its July 17 meeting", "summary": "The council will receive three information reports: a 2025 health check‑up, a study on opioid and stimulant harms, and an economic update on muted growth. A staff memorandum from Dr. R. J. Kyle provides a health information update. The package also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as fire services, salary disclosures, and shelter support. No confidential reports or agenda items are scheduled for decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=50cc871a-b22d-4f7b-96a0-ca408eba1352&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=50cc871a-b22d-4f7b-96a0-ca408eba1352&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Regional Council receives health report and correspondence from other municipalities", "summary": "Regional Council will receive a baseline report on projected illness patterns and review resolutions passed by other municipalities regarding transit planning, tick-borne diseases, and intimate partner violence. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on July 10, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4471960d-14c1-4371-af75-8ec5f1e48189&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4471960d-14c1-4371-af75-8ec5f1e48189&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-03", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Region Council reviews municipal correspondence and staff reports on July 3, 2026", "summary": "This meeting is an informational session with no items selected for discussion or decision. Council will review a health update from Dr. R. J. Kyle, the 2025 Durham Regional Police Service annual report, and resolutions from other Ontario municipalities. These documents provide updates on regional health, policing performance, and inter-municipal policy positions for resident awareness. No votes, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45873a50-5637-4ce9-b0de-4db659d2b960&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=45873a50-5637-4ce9-b0de-4db659d2b960&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Council to review tire collection suspension and credit rating", "summary": "Durham Regional Council will meet virtually on June 26, 2026, to review information reports including a temporary suspension on tire collection at waste facilities and the reaffirmation of the Region's 'AAA' credit rating by Moody's. The agenda also includes reports on substance use costs and the annual Development Charges Reserve Fund.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=587ea9a5-2faa-4f70-bc1d-6cac244d61aa&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=587ea9a5-2faa-4f70-bc1d-6cac244d61aa&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Regional Council Meeting", "headline": "Durham to borrow $53.8M for capital works, expropriate land for Durham Live", "summary": "Council will vote on borrowing $53.8 million in debentures for Ajax, Oshawa, and region capital projects. A by-law to expropriate land for road improvements related to the Durham Live development in Pickering is also up for approval. Other business includes a request to defer development charges for the Bowmanville Health Centre expansion and a motion urging restoration of federal public transit funding. Several items are confidential, including land acquisition for police purposes and litigation settlements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b5700ea0-a760-4bb6-9197-afc06156d171&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b5700ea0-a760-4bb6-9197-afc06156d171&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Notice of study for Ritson Road widening in Oshawa", "summary": "This Council Information Package is informational only, with no reports or decisions. It includes a notice of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study for widening Ritson Road North between Taunton Road and Conlin Road in Oshawa, and a health update from the Medical Officer of Health. Also received are resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as fire service funding, highway rest stops, and school board governance.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a22e7c9-4ac5-454c-8a54-3f7d1cdfcaf8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a22e7c9-4ac5-454c-8a54-3f7d1cdfcaf8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Durham Nuclear Health Committee", "headline": "OPG applied for licence to operate first SMR at Darlington", "summary": "The Durham Nuclear Health Committee is meeting to receive updates on Ontario Power Generation's application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a Licence to Operate the first small modular reactor and a waste storage structure at the Darlington New Nuclear site. Presentations will cover SMR construction progress and Pickering Refurbishment project planning, along with community updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3a8d0736-fbd9-4059-9fd5-e8895a980d3b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3a8d0736-fbd9-4059-9fd5-e8895a980d3b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Regional Council to discuss expansion of Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park", "summary": "Regional Council will meet virtually on June 12, 2026, to review an information report on expanding the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park. The agenda also includes several confidential reports regarding land acquisitions for regional corporation and police purposes, as well as resolutions from other municipalities.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c67b4f09-7159-44c8-b0f8-9a86be31614f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c67b4f09-7159-44c8-b0f8-9a86be31614f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Durham Region Committee discusses transit, housing, and infrastructure projects", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several regional reports including a strategic plan update and a 10-year housing and homelessness plan. Discussions also cover municipal infrastructure agreements and waste collection financial impacts.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=064ce65a-9503-485f-a5e1-7b4e885ce276&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=064ce65a-9503-485f-a5e1-7b4e885ce276&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance and Administration Committee", "headline": "Finance committee to review debentures and bus procurement", "summary": "The Finance and Administration Committee will adopt minutes from the May 12 meeting and review reports on debenture issuance, internal audits, and bus procurement tariffs. The committee will also receive the end-of-term report from the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a92acb2c-ca3d-4384-a2b6-007a497985f1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a92acb2c-ca3d-4384-a2b6-007a497985f1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Next Generation 9-1-1 transition status report highlights Durham's emergency communications upgrade", "summary": "This Council Information Package contains no decisions. It includes an information report on the Next Generation 9-1-1 transition, a health update from the Medical Officer of Health, and correspondence from municipalities on topics including policing, heritage, and development. Residents can note upcoming public meetings on growth management in Clarington and the Ajax GO Station Secondary Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=04c106ac-555f-42c7-a59d-2d5cd13eb4a7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=04c106ac-555f-42c7-a59d-2d5cd13eb4a7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Health and Social Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider long-term care lift equipment and sole-source medical bed contracts", "summary": "The Health and Social Services Committee will adopt minutes from the May 7 meeting and receive a presentation on an immunization monitoring dashboard. The committee will also consider reports regarding the supply of lift equipment for long-term care homes and the award of a sole-source contract for medical beds.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=586c7efb-1384-4473-8e70-4fded66bc924&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=586c7efb-1384-4473-8e70-4fded66bc924&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Transit Executive Committee", "headline": "Transit Executive Committee discusses bus procurement and federal funding", "summary": "The Transit Executive Committee will review several reports regarding Durham Region Transit operations. Discussions include bus procurement tariffs and budgets, as well as a motion regarding the restoration of federal public transit funding.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8b0ec0f1-6935-490c-8e94-a253defaa827&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8b0ec0f1-6935-490c-8e94-a253defaa827&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Works Committee", "headline": "Works Committee to review Vision Zero report card and red-light cameras", "summary": "The Works Committee will receive a presentation on the Durham Vision Zero (2019-2024) Report Card and Red-Light Camera Program (Report #2026-W-17). The committee will also consider two confidential reports regarding proposed land acquisitions or dispositions in Oshawa and Clarington.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=46426293-a386-4d10-881c-9ce4f9542e23&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=46426293-a386-4d10-881c-9ce4f9542e23&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Community Growth and Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider Bill 21 support, active transportation, airport updates", "summary": "This committee will decide on a resolution supporting Bill 21 (Protect Our Food Act, 2025) forwarded by the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee. They will also hear presentations on the 2025 Active Transportation Progress Report and receive delegations from Toronto Pearson Airport and the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association regarding local food and Ontario Local Food Week.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5c145357-f8b2-4615-827e-b9476fd39d98&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5c145357-f8b2-4615-827e-b9476fd39d98&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Council reviews information reports and municipal correspondences", "summary": "The Durham Regional Council will receive a series of information reports from the Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic Development, including a pollinator seed project summary, invasive phragmites management, and a street‑naming activity report. Staff correspondence includes a notice of study for the Hopkins Street corridor in Whitby. The council will also review municipal correspondences and resolutions from Clarington, Pickering and other municipalities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8a8b34a2-601a-40c0-934c-1dcdc00b249b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8a8b34a2-601a-40c0-934c-1dcdc00b249b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Regional Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to address administrative changes from Better Regional Governance Act", "summary": "Regional Council will discuss administrative changes resulting from Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act. The body will also consider nominations for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario board and an appointment for the Canadian National Exhibition Association.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d083102c-9d55-43b8-9d8a-a564f1e454b3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d083102c-9d55-43b8-9d8a-a564f1e454b3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Regional Council to review correspondence from other municipalities and a health update", "summary": "Regional Council will meet virtually on May 22, 2026, to review a health information update and a collection of correspondence from other municipalities regarding provincial legislation, tax policies, and infrastructure projects. No specific items are scheduled for a vote.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bbd174f5-42d8-4a51-8ec2-4133c8256cd9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bbd174f5-42d8-4a51-8ec2-4133c8256cd9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Region reviews FIFA 2026 planning and development charge indexing", "summary": "This Council Information Package provides reports on regional preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the indexing of regional development charges effective July 1, 2026. The package also includes technical updates on the Durham York Energy Centre and correspondence from other Ontario municipalities.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=10c358fc-5a89-4d19-8cea-a80460f10747&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=10c358fc-5a89-4d19-8cea-a80460f10747&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to discuss lease agreements, GO station redevelopment, and climate adaptation", "summary": "The Durham Region Committee of the Whole will review reports on lease agreements for 600 Townline Road South, a construction agreement with Metrolinx for the Oshawa GO Station, and the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan. The committee will also consider motions regarding a property tax subclass for live music venues and Chinese Heritage Month.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6768022-549b-4dcb-a9af-17c26ed3c345&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f6768022-549b-4dcb-a9af-17c26ed3c345&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance and Administration Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss police financing strategy", "summary": "The Finance and Administration Committee will review the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Service and Financing Strategy for 2026-2036. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new member to the Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee and the extension of an agreement for annual updated orthophotography with First Base Solutions Inc.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0265ae3f-955c-4541-b6b2-ce3ebc4c7b64&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0265ae3f-955c-4541-b6b2-ce3ebc4c7b64&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole", "headline": "DRPS 10-year service and financing strategy presented", "summary": "This special Committee of the Whole meeting features an introduction to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) 10-Year Service & Financing Strategy. The committee will also consider suspending procedural rules to allow DRPS Board members to participate in the discussion. No decisions are being made; it is a presentation and discussion item.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ac831a9-0751-4305-969e-48de6a0188d1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ac831a9-0751-4305-969e-48de6a0188d1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Council Information Package (CIP)", "headline": "Durham Region to test nuclear public alerting system June 2-3", "summary": "This Council Information Package provides reports and correspondence for review. It includes updates on public safety testing, electricity planning, and poverty reduction.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f76f63a-3c59-49e6-ba39-b37eab8748bd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1f76f63a-3c59-49e6-ba39-b37eab8748bd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Health and Social Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss unbudgeted child care funding", "summary": "The Health and Social Services Committee will adopt minutes from the April 9 meeting and receive a presentation on early childhood resilience. The committee will also consider unbudgeted funding from the Ministry of Education for updated child care guidelines.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c0661b2-2f32-43c3-8c45-36fce2e18a4b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-durhamregion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6c0661b2-2f32-43c3-8c45-36fce2e18a4b&lang=English" } ] }