Youth Pride Durham almost here! We hope to see everyone this Saturday (June 13) at this friendly and inclusive event for 2SLGBTQI+ children, youth, families, and their allies. Join us as we honour diversity, strengthen connections, and highlight the supports available across Durham Region.

Free to attend, Youth Pride will feature a resource village, live drag performances, a DJ, face painting and a magic show, as well as popcorn, cotton candy and food vendors.

• June 13
• 1 to 4 p.m.
• Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, in Whitby

Learn more at www.durham.ca/YouthPrideDurham.

A little space makes a big difference. When passing or riding alongside cyclists on the road, leave one metre of space between your vehicle and the bicycle. All road users share responsibility in keeping everyone safe! For more information about the one metre passing law, visit durham.ca/OneMetre. Durham Region is working to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. To learn more about Durham Vision Zero, visit durham.ca/VisionZero. 

Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day is back on this Saturday, June 13, and you’re invited to take part!  



Here’s how it works: on the event day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents place unwanted items (in good condition!) – clearly marked as “Free” – on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.  

Check out the full details, including acceptable items, at durham.ca/WasteEvents.

Bike Month is well underway, and there’s still time to get involved before June 30. Join the celebration by logging your rides to work, school, errands or for fun on SmartCommute.ca or the app for a chance to win a $100 gift card through the Trip Logging Contest.

Visit three or more Bicycle Friendly Businesses for a chance to win prizes, including a Durham Tourism overnight getaway. You can also attend weekly Bike Month webinars from 12 to 1 p.m. every Thursday until the end of the month.

Learn about cycling safety, infrastructure, and more. Each session offers a chance to win a $50 gift card. Cycling is a simple way to boost your health, save money, and reduce your environmental impact. Whether you’re riding to work, running errands, or exploring your community, every trip makes a difference.

Don’t miss your chance! Grab your bike and make every ride count before Bike Month wraps up. Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to learn more.  

Share the road! Farmers often use public roads to get from field to field (day and night). Watch for farm machinery and vehicles with an orange emblem on the back – this means it’s a slow-moving vehicle.

Please be courteous when encountering farm equipment to ensure safe travel on our road system.

For more tips on sharing the road with farm equipment, visit durham.ca/DurhamWorks.

As part of Durham Vision Zero, crossrides are installed along multi-use path routes at intersections throughout the region. A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting.

Cyclists and scooters can travel quickly on crossrides, so drivers are reminded to make sure both the road and multi-use path are clear in both directions before proceeding to keep everyone safe.

For more details and to watch our video, visit durham.ca/Crossrides. To learn more about Durham Vision Zero, visit durham.ca/VisionZero.